18 Bourne Parade, Bourne Road, Bexley, DA5 1LQ
About 18 Bourne Parade
18 Bourne Parade is a mid-terrace house in Bexley (DA5 1LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 48 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (48–74 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (38 versus a best of 74). The latest certificate (July 2021) shows an F (score 38), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2011); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to E (score 53). Main heating runs on electricity.
On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.
Energy performance
18 Bourne Parade sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 July 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
18 Bourne Parade 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
18 Bourne Parade has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£217,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 1LQ: £160,000 (2012–2005).
Versus other Bourne Parade homes
On epc rating, 18 Bourne Parade runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
38 (F)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 58 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
84/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Bexley Library — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Beths Grammar School. 27 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
55.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.5dB







