What kind of home is 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY last sold for £335,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £280,000 in June 2011, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2011 and October 2013, 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY rose from £280,000 to £335,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

The current EPC rating for 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DA5 1LY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY use?

The latest EPC at 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY is in council tax band E.

Which area is 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY in?

4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY sits in Bexley. It falls within the DA5 postcode district.

Is 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY 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 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

The closest primary school to 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY is Gravel Hill Primary School (936m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beths Grammar School (115m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

The closest bus stop to 4 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY is Hartford Road, 125m away. The nearest rail option is Bexley, 662m away.

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4 Elmington Close, Bexley, DA5 1LY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Elmington Close

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

4 Elmington Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Bexley (DA5 1LY). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good.

Across 2011–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £533,000 sits 59.1% above the 2013 sale of £335,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£389/sq ft) was about 32.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 13 years ago, in October 2013.

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

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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 3)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2012from Nov 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

14%36%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromD66toC73

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Elmington Close, Bexley, DA5 1LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Elmington Close has no planning applications on record.

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7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Elmington Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£533,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£335,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

14 October 2013Most recent
£335,000
+19.6%over 2 years
9 June 2011
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 1LY: £475,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in DA5 1LY

On the street

Versus other Elmington Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Elmington Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,188

Street avg £4,087

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bexley report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

84/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hartford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Beths Grammar School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DA5 1LY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 1LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Elmington Close, Bexley, DA5 1LY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.