What type of property is 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP?

40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP?

40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP last sold for £285,000 in February 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £284,950 in May 2010, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP?

Across 2 sales between May 2010 and February 2013, 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP rose from £284,950 to £285,000, a change of £50. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP?

40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DA5 1AP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP?

40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP is in council tax band E.

Where is 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP located?

40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP sits in Bexley. It falls within the DA5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP?

Police records around 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP show an average of 84 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 28% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP?

The closest primary school to 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP is Old Bexley Church of England School (600m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beths Grammar School (449m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP?

The closest bus stop to 40 Thanet Road, DA5 1AP is Bexley Library, 154m away. The nearest rail option is Bexley, 249m away.

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40 Thanet Road, Bexley, DA5 1AP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 40 Thanet Road

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

40 Thanet Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bexley (DA5 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Today's modelled estimate of £552,000 sits 93.7% above the 2013 sale of £285,000. Last sold in February 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

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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 3)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromF33toD67

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2023from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD67toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Thanet Road, Bexley, DA5 1AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Thanet Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

40 Thanet Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£552,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£285,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 February 2013Most recent
£285,000
13 May 2010
£284,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 1AP: £575,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in DA5 1AP

On the street

Versus other Thanet Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 40 Thanet Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,879

Street avg £4,308

Below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Bexley report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

84/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bexley Library — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Beths Grammar School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DA5 1AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 1AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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