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1 Brook Lane, Bexley, DA5 1DW

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
156 m²
1679 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Brook Lane

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

1 Brook Lane is a semi-detached house in Bexley (DA5 1DW). It has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (around 1679 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 156 m² the property is well over the postcode median (96 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£403/sq ft) was about 53.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £677,000.

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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 2)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromF35toC74
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
22%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

2 applications on record at 1 Brook Lane, Bexley, DA5 1DW

2decisions2extensions15documents7nearby
  1. Nov 2013
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side of property

    Part 1/Part 2 storey side extension. Single storey rear extension. Conversion of garage to a habitable room.

    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    13/01660/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision

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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 15 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.

Latest sale on 1 Brook Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£613,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£677,000

Growth on file: 13.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 January 2023Most recent

    £677,000

    +247.2%over 9 years
  2. 23 May 2013

    £195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 1DW: £425,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Brook Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Brook Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,340

Street avg £3,683

Above

Floor Area

156 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Brook Lane

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

0.1 km

Brasted Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Upton Primary School. 41 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 1DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DA5 1DW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 1DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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