What type of property is 2 The Close, DA5 1BD?

2 The Close, DA5 1BD is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 2 The Close, DA5 1BD last change hands?

2 The Close, DA5 1BD last sold for £925,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £399,995 in October 2002, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 The Close, DA5 1BD?

Across 2 sales between October 2002 and August 2018, 2 The Close, DA5 1BD rose from £399,995 to £925,000, a change of £525,005. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 The Close, DA5 1BD?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Close, DA5 1BD is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in July 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 The Close, DA5 1BD?

2 The Close, DA5 1BD has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (1,903 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DA5 1BD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 The Close, DA5 1BD heated?

The latest EPC at 2 The Close, DA5 1BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 The Close, DA5 1BD had any planning applications?

2 The Close, DA5 1BD has council approval for side and rear extension granted in January 2011 under ref. 10/01921/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 The Close, DA5 1BD?

2 The Close, DA5 1BD is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 The Close, DA5 1BD located?

2 The Close, DA5 1BD sits in Bexley. It falls within the DA5 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

What is crime like near 2 The Close, DA5 1BD?

Police records around 2 The Close, DA5 1BD 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 2 The Close, DA5 1BD?

The closest primary school to 2 The Close, DA5 1BD is Old Bexley Church of England School (582m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beths Grammar School (524m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 The Close, DA5 1BD?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Close, DA5 1BD is Parkhurst Road, 276m away. The nearest rail option is Bexley, 630m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

2 The Close, Bexley, DA5 1BD

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

177 m²

1903 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 2 The Close

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

2 The Close is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Bexley (DA5 1BD). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1903 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2010) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The latest certificate is from July 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 177 m² the property is well over the postcode median (131 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in August 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,023,000 is 10.6% above the 2018 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 The Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 The Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Jul 2020

Current Certificate

Jul 2010

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 11 July 2020

New assessment needed to sell or let

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,645 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Close, Bexley, DA5 1BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Close has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 The Close, Bexley, DA5 1BD

1decisions1extensions9documents7nearby

Jan 2011
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Conservatory. First floor side/rear extension. Raised terrace to side. Fencing to side.
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
10/01921/FUL
Full record in report

Unlock 2 The Close, Bexley, DA5 1BD's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 1 application on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 The Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£1,023,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 16 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2018)

£925,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

12 August 2018Most recent
£925,000
+131.3%over 15 years
10 October 2002
£399,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 1BD: £977,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DA5 1BD

On the street

Versus other The Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 The Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,232

Street avg £6,582

Below

Floor Area

177 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.2 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 The Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£850k

1 Chilham Close

DA5 1GY

5 bed

£814k

1 Elmington Close

DA5 1LY

4 bed2 bath

£671k

1 Arcadian Avenue

DA5 1JN

4 bed2 bath

£616k

1 Hartford Road

DA5 1NG

4 bed2 bath

£587k

1 Hall Place Crescent

DA5 1PP

4 bed1 bath

£680k

1 Cranleigh Close

DA5 1QB

3 bed2 bath

£603k

1 Brookdale Road

DA5 1RB

3 bed2 bath

£575k

1 Blendon Road

DA5 1BN

3 bed1 bath

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

0.3 km

Parkhurst Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Beths Grammar School. 34 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 DA5 1BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 1BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 The Close, Bexley, DA5 1BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.