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17 Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1DS
This 126 square metre property in Purley carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It was sold for £651,000 in December 2024.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Floor Area
126 m²
Council Tax
Band G
Property Features
Built 2007–2011
Private Garden
South-facing
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Driveway
Off-street parking
Open-plan Living
Combined kitchen and living area
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2023from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromC73toE51
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Low Energy Lighting
40%77%
More low energy lighting installed
Apr 2024from Jul 2023
EPC improved fromE51toC71
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)
Hot water system changed
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
77%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£670,000
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Transaction history
+1.3%(5y)
£651,000Latest
Dec 2024£642,500
Sept 2019£472,550
Sept 2014Source: HM Land Registry
House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Downs Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 8 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£5,167/£3,579 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
1 years/9 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
71 (C)/63 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 75% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
126 m²/170 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 13% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.8 t/year/6.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than all similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
Lowest among similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
53.9dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
42.6dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
12 months of data for Purley
Total Crimes
58
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Rising
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual27(47%)
Criminal Damage & Arson8(14%)
Vehicle Crime8(14%)
Other Theft6(10%)
Drugs4(7%)
Public Order2(3%)
Burglary2(3%)
Shoplifting1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Shoplifting
Nov 2025On or near Parking Area
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Templeman Close
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Valley Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Station Road
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Parking Area
Public Order
Oct 2025On or near Graham Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
30 within 3kmP
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
406m
5 mins
P
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
1.0km
12 mins
P
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
1.5km
18 mins
S
Thomas More Catholic School
1.0km
12 mins
S
Harris Academy Purley
1.5km
17 mins
S
The John Fisher School
2.0km
24 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmMontpelier Road
Bus Stop339m
4 mins
Norman Avenue
Bus Stop453m
5 mins
Christchurch Road / Purley Hospital
Bus Stop466m
6 mins
Brighton Road / Purley Downs Road
Bus Stop481m
6 mins
Purley Station
Bus Stop544m
7 mins
Purley Rail Station
Rail582m
7 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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60 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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