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21 Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EH

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
161 m²
1733 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 21 Arbuthnot Lane

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

21 Arbuthnot Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Bexley (DA5 1EH). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1733 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since July 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. At 161 m² the property is well over the postcode median (122 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1999–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £814,000 sits 265.8% above the 2000 sale of £222,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£128/sq ft) was about 53.7% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 August 2034

7 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended 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 21 Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 21 Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EH

2decisions2extensions25documents7nearby
  1. Mar 2013
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Two single storey side extensions and a single storey rear/side extension. Conversion of garage to an habitable room.

    Extension
    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    13/00061/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft 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 25 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.

21 Arbuthnot Lane's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£814,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.3% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2000)

£222,500

Growth on file: 20.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 July 2000Most recent

    £222,500

    +20.3%over 9 months
  2. 21 October 1999

    £185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 1EH: £630,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Arbuthnot Lane homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Arbuthnot Lane is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,382

Street avg £3,873

Strongly below

Floor Area

161 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Arbuthnot Lane

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
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

0.0 km

Arbuthnot Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Upton Primary School. 37 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 1EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DA5 1EH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 1EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.