What kind of home is 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

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

When did 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY last change hands?

8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY last sold for £580,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £268,560 in June 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2009 and July 2024, 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY rose from £268,560 to £580,000, a change of £311,440. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DA5 1LY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY use?

The latest EPC at 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY 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 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY in?

8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY sits in Bexley. It falls within the DA5 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

How safe is the area around 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

Police records around 8 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 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Elmington Close, DA5 1LY is Hartford Road, 125m away. The nearest rail option is Bexley, 662m away.

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8 Elmington Close, Bexley, DA5 1LY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 8 Elmington Close

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

8 Elmington Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Bexley (DA5 1LY). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£579/sq ft) was about 80% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £580,000 in July 2024.

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDetached

Building

TenureFreehold
Central heatingYes

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Jun 2024

Current Certificate

Jun 2014

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 June 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Elmington Close, Bexley, DA5 1LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Elmington Close 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 8 Elmington Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£568,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£580,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

11 July 2024Most recent
£580,000
+116.0%over 15 years
11 June 2009
£268,560

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 1LY: £425,000 (2023–2017).

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 years held, 8 Elmington Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,237

Street avg £3,901

Strongly above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 101 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

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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.

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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

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75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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