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55a, High Street, Caterham, CR3 5UF

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 55a

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

55a is a semi-detached house in Caterham (CR3 5UF). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). At 61 m² this is the 15th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–80 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 23 units on file.

Across 2021–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 737.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 is 85.3% below the 2021 sale of £1,550,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£2,361/sq ft) was about 779% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Sold May 2021 for £1,550,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)
Dec 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Mar 2009
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
20%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55a, High Street, Caterham, CR3 5UF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 55a in 2023.

  1. Nov 2023
    Conditions
    In report

    Details pursuant to the discharge of condition 10 (Scheme of Assessment) of permission ref: 2018/1444 dated 1 July 2019. Demolition of existing storage buildings and builders yard and construction of a new 2/3 storey apartment block for 6 flats together with associated parking, cycle and bin stores. Condition partially discharged 24th May 2022 under planning ref TA/2018/1444/COND3 - seeking full discharge

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    2018/1444/Cond5
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2023
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Erection of rear dormer to create a loft conversion

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    2023/542
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

55a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2021.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 737.8% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2021)

£1,550,000

Growth on file: 737.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 May 2021Most recent

    £1,550,000

    +737.8%
  2. 18 May 2021

    £185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CR3 5UF: £185,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,033

Street avg £3,974

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 55a

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

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Court Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hillcroft Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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The full 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 CR3 5UF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CR3 5UF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CR3 5UF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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 55a, High Street, Caterham, CR3 5UF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.