What type of property is 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN?

71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN last change hands?

71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN last sold for £810,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN?

The current EPC rating for 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN?

71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (1,851 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CR3 5UN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN heated?

The latest EPC at 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN?

The most recent planning decision at 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN was a refusal for mixed (ref. 2025/548) in July 2025. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN?

71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN is in council tax band E.

Where is 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN located?

71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN sits in Caterham. It falls within the CR3 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN?

Police records around 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (61% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN?

The closest primary school to 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN is Audley Primary School (369m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is de Stafford School (223m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN?

The closest bus stop to 71 Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UN is Macaulay Road, 210m away. The nearest rail option is Caterham Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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71 Burntwood Lane, Caterham, CR3 5UN

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

172 m²

1851 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 71 Burntwood Lane

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

71 Burntwood Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Caterham (CR3 5UN). It has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (around 1851 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 172 m² it's 24.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (138 m² median across 11 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £925,000 is 14.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£438/sq ft) was about 60.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £810,000 in May 2024.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromE39toB81

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromB81toC73

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 71 Burntwood Lane, Caterham, CR3 5UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 71 Burntwood Lane was refused — worth checking the council file.

Aug 2025
ExtensionOutline
In report
Erection of 2 side extensions which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by not more than 8.0 metres, for which the maximum height would be 4.0 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.70 metres (Notification of a Proposed Larger Home Extension in accordance with The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A)
Reference
2025/778/NH
View planning record
Jun 2025
ExtensionAmendment
In report
Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey extension. Proposed extension to existing single storey extension. (Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development)
Reference
2025/548
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.

Latest sale on 71 Burntwood Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£925,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£810,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 May 2024Most recent
£810,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CR3 5UN: £668,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CR3 5UN

On the street

Versus other Burntwood Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£4,709

Street avg £4,087

Above

Floor Area

172 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Below

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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.

Full Caterham report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Macaulay Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

de Stafford School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CR3 5UN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CR3 5UN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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