When did 5 The Close, DA5 1BD last change hands?

5 The Close, DA5 1BD last sold for £410,000 in March 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £127,500 in September 1996, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 The Close, DA5 1BD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1996 and March 2003, 5 The Close, DA5 1BD rose from £127,500 to £410,000, a change of £282,500. That works out to roughly +19.6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 5 The Close, DA5 1BD?

5 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 5 The Close, DA5 1BD in?

5 The Close, DA5 1BD sits in Bexley. It falls within the DA5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 The Close, DA5 1BD?

Police records around 5 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 5 The Close, DA5 1BD?

The closest primary school to 5 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 transport links are near 5 The Close, DA5 1BD?

The closest bus stop to 5 The Close, DA5 1BD is Parkhurst Road, 276m away. The nearest rail option is Bexley, 630m away.

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5 The Close, Bexley, DA5 1BD

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Overview

About 5 The Close

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

5 The Close is a property in Bexley (DA5 1BD). It has council tax band G.

It hasn't traded since March 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.6% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Close, Bexley, DA5 1BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 The Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Last sold (2003)

£410,000

Growth on file: 19.6% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2003Most recent
£410,000
+221.6%over 6 years
16 September 1996
£127,500

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

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Area

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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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 1BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.8dB

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