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81 Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BP

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
140 m²
1507 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 81 Blendon Road

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

81 Blendon Road is a detached house in Bexley (DA5 1BP). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since May 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £766,000 sits 139.4% above the 2003 sale of £320,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Everything you need to know about 81 Blendon Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

81 Blendon Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromD57toC69
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 81 Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

81 Blendon Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 81 Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BP

2decisions2extensions13documents7nearby
  1. Nov 2003
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension.

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    03/04298/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

81 Blendon Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£766,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.9% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£320,000

Growth on file: 15.9% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 May 2003Most recent

    £320,000

    +28.0%over 1 year

  2. 21 November 2001

    £250,000

    +83.4%over 4 years

  3. 13 August 1997

    £136,300

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 1BP: £475,000 (2022–2013).

On the street

Versus other Blendon Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 81 Blendon Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,286

Street avg £3,368

Below

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 81 Blendon Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

Crime

84/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Beechway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Upton Primary School. 39 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 1BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DA5 1BP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 1BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

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 81 Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.