What kind of home is 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH?

9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH last change hands?

9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH last sold for £580,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £189,000 in August 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1999 and September 2020, 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH rose from £189,000 to £580,000, a change of £391,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH have?

The current EPC rating for 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH?

9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH use?

The latest EPC at 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH had any planning applications?

9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH has 4 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side and rear extension and single-storey extension. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH?

9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH in?

9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH sits in Bexley. It falls within the DA5 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

What is crime like near 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH?

Police records around 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH 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 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH?

The closest primary school to 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH is Upton Primary School (298m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Townley Grammar School (573m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH?

The closest bus stop to 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, DA5 1EH is Arbuthnot Lane, 43m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9a, Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EH

3 sales on record7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9a

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

9a is a four-bedroom detached house in Bexley (DA5 1EH). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

7 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £686,000 is 18.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£508/sq ft) was about 86.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £580,000 in September 2020.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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)

May 2020

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 May 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9a has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

7 applications on record at 9a, Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EH

7decisions6extensions59documents7nearby

Aug 2003
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Erection of one x 4 bedroom detached dwelling and detached domestic garage.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
03/02065/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
PorchApr 2023Decision
ExtensionSept 2022Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£686,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£580,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

17 September 2020Most recent
£580,000
+34.9%over 13 years
21 September 2006
£430,000
+127.5%over 7 years
18 August 1999
£189,000

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

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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.

On epc rating, 9a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,472

Street avg £3,669

Strongly above

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 1EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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