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197 Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TR

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 197 Longheath Gardens

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

197 Longheath Gardens is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Croydon (CR0 7TR). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 83 m² the property is well over the postcode median (52 m² across 35 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2016–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £444,000 is 16.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£425/sq ft) was about 116.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in April 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 197 Longheath Gardens

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromD55toC73
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 197 Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

197 Longheath Gardens has no planning applications on record.

12

But the area is active

12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 197 Longheath Gardens was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.9% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£380,000

Growth on file: 19.9% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 April 2017Most recent

    £380,000

    +19.9%over 9 months

  2. 5 July 2016

    £317,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CR0 7TR: £360,000 (2021–2015).

On the street

Versus other Longheath Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 197 Longheath Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,578

Street avg £3,133

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 197 Longheath Gardens

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£469k

1 Bywood Terrace, Bywood Avenue

CR0 7RA

3 bed1 bath
£505k

1 Ash Tree Close

CR0 7SR

3 bed
£516k

1 Burrell Close

CR0 7QL

3 bed1 bath
£582k

1 Brookside Way

CR0 7RR

3 bed1 bath
£627k

1 Ashling Road

CR0 7DA

3 bed1 bath
£542k

1 Barons Walk

CR0 7NY

4 bed2 bath
£557k

1 Aldersmead Avenue

CR0 7SA

4 bed
£655k

1 Carrington Close

CR0 7LZ

4 bed2 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Croydon district page.
Full Croydon report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Glade (CR0) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Monks Orchard Primary School. 49 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CR0 7TR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CR0 7TR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CR0 7TR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 197 Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.