What type of property is 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH?

21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH?

21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH last sold for £425,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £205,000 in May 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2013 and April 2024, 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH rose from £205,000 to £425,000, a change of £220,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH?

21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DA5 3AH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH?

21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH is in council tax band D.

Where is 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH located?

21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH sits in Bexley. It falls within the DA5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH?

Police records around 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH 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.

Which schools serve 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH?

The closest primary school to 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH is Hurst Primary School (143m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hurstmere School (814m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH?

The closest bus stop to 21 Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AH is Crofton Avenue, 180m away. The nearest bus option is Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue, 539m away.

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21 Dorchester Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3AH

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 21 Dorchester Avenue

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

21 Dorchester Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bexley (DA5 3AH). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£506/sq ft) was about 72.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £425,000 in April 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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Jan 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Dorchester Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Dorchester Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

21 Dorchester Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2013.

Current estimate

£449,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£425,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

25 April 2024Most recent
£425,000
+14.9%over 4 years
15 August 2019
£370,000
+80.5%over 6 years
30 May 2013
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 3AH: £500,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in DA5 3AH

On the street

Versus other Dorchester Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Dorchester Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,449

Street avg £4,350

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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

0.2 km

Crofton Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hurst Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DA5 3AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 3AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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