What kind of home is 3 The Close, DA5 1BD?

3 The Close, DA5 1BD is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 The Close, DA5 1BD?

3 The Close, DA5 1BD last sold for £1,000,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £173,500 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 The Close, DA5 1BD?

Across 4 sales between January 1997 and March 2023, 3 The Close, DA5 1BD rose from £173,500 to £1,000,000, a change of £826,500. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 The Close, DA5 1BD have?

The current EPC rating for 3 The Close, DA5 1BD is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 The Close, DA5 1BD?

3 The Close, DA5 1BD has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DA5 1BD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 The Close, DA5 1BD use?

The latest EPC at 3 The Close, DA5 1BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 The Close, DA5 1BD?

3 The Close, DA5 1BD has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey extension and part-single-part-two-storey side extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 The Close, DA5 1BD?

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

Which area is 3 The Close, DA5 1BD in?

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

How safe is the area around 3 The Close, DA5 1BD?

Police records around 3 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.

What schools are near 3 The Close, DA5 1BD?

The closest primary school to 3 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.

What is the nearest station to 3 The Close, DA5 1BD?

The closest bus stop to 3 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

3 The Close, Bexley, DA5 1BD

4 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 3 The Close

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

3 The Close is a detached house in Bexley (DA5 1BD). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£768/sq ft) was about 67.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £1,000,000 in March 2023.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 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.

3 The Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,645 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 The Close, Bexley, DA5 1BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side extension at 3 The Close.

2 applications on record at 3 The Close, Bexley, DA5 1BD

2decisions2extensions5documents7nearby

May 2019
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side of property
Part one/part two storey side extension.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
19/00636/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Garage ConversionJan 2020Decision

Unlock 3 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 (2 on record)
All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
The 5 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.

Price for 3 The Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£1,093,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2023)

£1,000,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

16 March 2023Most recent
£1,000,000
+18.3%over 3 years
18 September 2019
£845,000
+31.0%over 3 years
17 February 2016
£645,000
+271.8%over 19 years
14 January 1997
£173,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 1BD: £925,000 (2025–2018).

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 price per m², 3 The Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£8,264

Street avg £6,077

Strongly above

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 145 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 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

£717k

1 Dane Close

DA5 1AW

£680k

1 Cranleigh Close

DA5 1QB

3 bed2 bath

£671k

1 Arcadian Avenue

DA5 1JN

4 bed2 bath

£654k

1 Fenswood Close

DA5 1QJ

£650k

1 Arbuthnot Lane

DA5 1EH

£616k

1 Hartford Road

DA5 1NG

4 bed2 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 3 The Close, Bexley, DA5 1BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.