438 Abbey Road, Belvedere, DA17 5DL
About 438 Abbey Road
438 Abbey Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Belvedere (DA17 5DL). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £456,000 is 16.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£439/sq ft) was about 91.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £392,000 in April 2023.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
438 Abbey Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
6applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 438 Abbey Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£456,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 25 years.
£392,000
Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
4 April 2023Most recent
£392,000
+429.7%over 25 years21 November 1997
£74,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DA17 5DL: £405,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in DA17 5DL
Everything we know about 438 Abbey Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Abbey Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 438 Abbey Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,723
Street avg £3,652
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 96 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Abbey Road Thamesmead South — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Boxgrove Primary School. 49 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB