79 Darenth Road, Welling, DA16 3EG
About 79 Darenth Road
79 Darenth Road is a semi-detached house in Welling (DA16 3EG). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
Today's modelled estimate of £404,000 is 33.6% above the 2024 sale price. Sold October 2024 for £302,500.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
79 Darenth Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
79 Darenth Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£404,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£302,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
10 October 2024Most recent
£302,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in DA16 3EG: £355,000 (2024–2022).
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Versus other Darenth Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 79 Darenth Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,144
Street avg £4,115
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 77 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Upper Wickham Lane/ Wickham St — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
East Wickham Primary Academy. 42 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.3dB