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31 Gilbert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5DB

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 31 Gilbert Road

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

31 Gilbert Road is a mid-terrace house in Belvedere (DA17 5DB). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). At 56 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–142 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 16 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 is 33.8% below the 2023 sale of £355,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£589/sq ft) was about 338.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (118 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold September 2023 for £355,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)
Jan 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromF23toD60
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Gilbert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

  1. Dec 2022
    SubdivisionAmendment
    In report

    Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the conversion of single dwellinghouse Into 2 x 1 bedroom self-contained apartments

    Retrospective
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    22/02046/LDCE
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2019
    SubdivisionAmendment
    In report

    Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for conversion of single dwellinghouse into 2 x 1 bed self-contained apartments.

    Retrospective
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    18/02881/LDCE
    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.

31 Gilbert Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£355,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 September 2023Most recent

    £355,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA17 5DB: £330,000 (2022–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Gilbert Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 31 Gilbert Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Gilbert Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School. 36 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 DA17 5DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DA17 5DB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DA17 5DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low
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60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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