61 Dorchester Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3AH
About 61 Dorchester Avenue
61 Dorchester Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bexley (DA5 3AH). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Most recent transfer was February 2026 at £430,500 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 63 m² it's 15.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 26 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£635/sq ft) was about 116% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
61 Dorchester Avenue's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 October 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
61 Dorchester Avenue has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
1 application on record at 61 Dorchester Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3AH
- Jul 2021ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension and raised platform.
- Documents
- 13 docs on file
- Reference
- 21/00873/FUL
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Sales history & valuation
61 Dorchester Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£410,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 31 years.
£430,500
Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 31 years.
Sales timeline
6 February 2026Most recent
£430,500
+24.1%over 5 years29 January 2021
£347,000
+38.8%over 6 years10 July 2014
£250,000
+46.2%over 8 years30 March 2006
£171,000
+189.8%over 11 years24 February 1995
£59,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 3AH: £500,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in DA5 3AH
Versus other Dorchester Avenue homes
Price per m² for 61 Dorchester Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,833
Street avg £4,292
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 77 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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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
0.2 km
Crofton Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Hurst Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
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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
52.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB







