1 Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LQ
About 1 Albert Road
1 Albert Road is a semi-detached house in Belvedere (DA17 5LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 64 m² this is the 9th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 58–68 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2018.
Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in December 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £287,000 is 38.6% above the 2009 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£300/sq ft) was about 65.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.
Know exactly what you're buying at 1 Albert Road
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
A recent planning application at 1 Albert Road was refused — worth checking the council file.
- Jul 2024Change Of UseFullIn report
Change of use of the building from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E(C)) to a Restaurant (Use Class E(B)) and provision of extraction flue. Alterations to shop front and side elevation.
- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/02083/FUL
- Apr 2024Change Of UseFullIn report
Change of use of the building from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to a hot food takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis) and provision of extraction flue and shop front change.
- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/01254/FUL
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 1 Albert Road
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
- A planning decision worth checking
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£287,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£207,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
23 December 2009Most recent
£207,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DA17 5LQ: £245,000 (2023–2016).
Nearby sales in DA17 5LQ
The Chestnuts, Flat 51, Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LQ
Sold Oct 2023
£265,000The Chestnuts, Flat 37, Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LQ
Sold Dec 2020
£245,000The Chestnuts, Flat 49, Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LQ
Sold Aug 2018
£115,000The Chestnuts, Flat 35, Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LQ
Sold Jul 2018
£230,000The Chestnuts, Flat 47, Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LQ
Sold Oct 2016
£250,000
Everything we know about 1 Albert 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
- A planning decision worth checking
Versus other Albert Road homes
1 Albert Road is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£3,234
Street avg £2,668
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Victoria Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Lessness Heath Primary School. 42 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB