What kind of home is 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR is a semi-detached house.

What did 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR sell for?

70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR last sold for £273,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £126,000 in November 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

Across 4 sales between November 2002 and October 2017, 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR rose from £126,000 to £273,000, a change of £147,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

The current EPC rating for 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR use?

The latest EPC at 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

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

Which area is 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR in?

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

What is crime like near 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

Police records around 70 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 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

The closest primary school to 70 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.

What transport links are near 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR?

The closest bus stop to 70 Brook Lane, DA5 1DR is Brasted Close, 27m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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70 Brook Lane, Bexley, DA5 1DR

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 70 Brook Lane

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

70 Brook Lane is a semi-detached house in Bexley (DA5 1DR). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Last changed hands 9 years ago, in October 2017. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£445/sq ft) was about 64.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD58toC74

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%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 70 Brook Lane, Bexley, DA5 1DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

70 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 2002.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£273,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

25 October 2017Most recent
£273,000
+65.5%over 6 years
15 September 2011
£165,000
+13.8%over 6 years
30 June 2005
£145,000
+15.1%over 2 years
22 November 2002
£126,000

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.

On epc rating, 70 Brook Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,789

Street avg £3,845

On par

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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2 bed2 bath

£365k

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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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Common questions

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