23 Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EH
About 23 Arbuthnot Lane
23 Arbuthnot Lane is a two-bedroom detached house in Bexley (DA5 1EH). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since June 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £526,000 sits 78.3% above the 2011 sale of £295,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 21% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 83 m² it sits well below the postcode median (124 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 May 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
23 Arbuthnot 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.
Sales history & valuation
23 Arbuthnot Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£526,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£295,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
19 June 2011Most recent
£295,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 1EH: £630,000 (2025–2022).
Versus other Arbuthnot Lane homes
On floor area, 23 Arbuthnot Lane runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,554
Street avg £3,764
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 125 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 5.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.5dB







