What kind of home is 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR sell for?

50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR last sold for £181,000 in July 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £79,000 in August 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between August 1999 and July 2007, 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR rose from £79,000 to £181,000, a change of £102,000. That works out to roughly +11% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

The current EPC rating for 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DA5 1DR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR use?

The latest EPC at 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR in?

50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR sits in Bexley. It falls within the DA5 postcode district.

Is 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR in a safe area?

Police records around 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR 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 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

The closest primary school to 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR is Upton Primary School (620m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Townley Grammar School (928m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

The closest bus stop to 50 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR is Brasted Close, 27m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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50 Brook Lane, Bexley, DA5 1DR

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 50 Brook Lane

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

50 Brook Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bexley (DA5 1DR). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

Held since July 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1999–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 11% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £300,000 sits 65.7% above the 2007 sale of £181,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 50 Brook Lane, Bexley, DA5 1DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

50 Brook Lane has no planning applications on record.

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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£181,000

Growth on file: 11.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

10 July 2007Most recent
£181,000
+21.9%over 3 years
16 January 2004
£148,500
+44.2%over 1 year
28 February 2002
£103,000
+30.4%over 2 years
2 August 1999
£79,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 1DR: £272,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in DA5 1DR

On the street

Versus other Brook Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

50 Brook Lane outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,919

Street avg £4,001

Below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

84/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Brasted Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Upton Primary School. 42 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DA5 1DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 1DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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