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42 Fairbairn Close, Purley, CR8 4DZ
This 43 square metre property in Purley carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It changed hands for £210,000 last year, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Ground Floor Flat
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
43 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1983–1990
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
Extension Potential
Scope to extend (subject to planning)
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Apr 2025from Feb 2009
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AveragePoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
SecondaryFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£209,000
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Transaction history
+75.0%(22y)
£210,000Latest
Aug 2025£120,000
Nov 2003£52,250
Aug 1999Source: HM Land Registry
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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 Fairbairn Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 53 other flats on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,884/£3,431 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 76% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
1 years/15 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
59 (D)/70 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 7% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
43 m²/39 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 76% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.7 t/year/2.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 13% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
2 rooms/2 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 73% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (flats) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
53.1dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
44.0dB
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
26 within 3kmP
Beaumont Primary School
527m
6 mins
P
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
1.2km
15 mins
P
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
1.3km
15 mins
S
Thomas More Catholic School
1.2km
15 mins
S
Woodcote High School
1.5km
18 mins
S
The John Fisher School
1.7km
21 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmGrovelands Road (CR8)
Bus Stop190m
2 mins
Higher Drive
Bus Stop264m
3 mins
Brighton Road / Old Lodge Lane
Bus Stop302m
4 mins
Reedham (Surrey) Rail Station
Rail308m
4 mins
Olden Lane
Bus Stop324m
4 mins
Reedham Station
Bus Stop391m
5 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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56 points of interest nearby
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