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About 8 High Beech
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 High Beech is a five-bedroom detached house in South Croydon (CR2 7QB). It has a recorded floor area of 314 m² (around 3380 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and outbuildings.
Sale prices here have outpaced England HPI: 4.2% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £1,214,000 sits 92.7% above the 2014 sale of £630,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 46.6% below the postcode norm. At 314 m² the property is well over the postcode median (152 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). 5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in October 2014.
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
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
8 High Beech's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 High Beech, South Croydon, CR2 7QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Dec 2021ExtensionAmendmentGranted
Non-material amendment to application 16/02310/P permitted under appeal ref APP/L5240/D/16/3157956 on 06/12/16 for the erection of single/two storey front/ side/rear extensions including raised patio area; erection of dormer extensions in front, side and rear roof slopes. The amendments comprise a 'squared off' first floor rear extension (for structural reasons), reduction of the balcony area, amendments to dormers, removal of two side facing windows at first floor and replacement of side facing garage door with window.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
8 High Beech's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£1,214,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 15 years.
Last sold (2014)
£630,000
Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other High Beech homes
Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 8 High Beech stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,006
Street avg £4,019
Floor Area
314 m²
Street avg 170 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the South Croydon district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
West Hill — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CR2 7QB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.7dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 62 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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