What kind of home is 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES?

26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES?

26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES last sold for £195,000 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in February 2008, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2008 and May 2013, 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES rose from £125,000 to £195,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES?

The current EPC rating for 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES?

26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DA5 3ES. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES use?

The latest EPC at 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES?

26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES is in council tax band D.

Which area is 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES in?

26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES sits in Bexley. It falls within the DA5 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

How safe is the area around 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES?

Police records around 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES 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 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES?

The closest primary school to 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES is Hurst Primary School (460m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hurstmere School (705m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES?

The closest bus stop to 26a, Albany Close, DA5 3ES is Eynsford Crescent, 405m away. The nearest bus option is Albany Park - Footscray Lane, 725m away.

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26a, Albany Close, Bexley, DA5 3ES

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 26a

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

26a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bexley (DA5 3ES). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 2008–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £391,000 sits 100.5% above the 2013 sale of £195,000. At 62 m² it sits well below the postcode median (97 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in May 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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 July 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2010from Sept 2009

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Jul 2019from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromC78toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26a, Albany Close, Bexley, DA5 3ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26a 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.

26a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2008).

Current estimate

£391,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£195,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

2 May 2013Most recent
£195,000
+56.0%over 5 years
5 February 2008
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 3ES: £480,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in DA5 3ES

On the street

Versus other Albany Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,145

Street avg £4,011

Below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Brent Close

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1 Albany Close

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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

0.4 km

Eynsford Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Hurst Primary School. 42 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 3ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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