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147a, Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BT

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 51
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 147a

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

147a is a mid-terrace house in Bexley (DA5 1BT). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). Main heating runs on electricity. At 50 m² this is the 5th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–176 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom.

At 50 m² it's 27.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 23 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jun 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E51
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 June 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2010from Mar 2009
Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2018from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromG19toF31
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
100%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2018from Mar 2018
EPC improved fromF31toE51
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
20%60%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply 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 147a, Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

147a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

147a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 1BT: £255,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Blendon Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

147a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

51 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 147a

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

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
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.

Crime

84/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Danson Underpass — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Blackfen School for Girls. 40 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 1BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DA5 1BT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 1BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.4dB

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 147a, Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.