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1 Charter Drive, Bexley, DA5 3PX

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
159 m²
1711 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Charter Drive

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

1 Charter Drive is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Bexley (DA5 3PX). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 68), 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 Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 159 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 31.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£383/sq ft) was about 18.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (October 2016).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • ParkingOff road
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 May 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Jan 2013
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
43%11%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Charter Drive, Bexley, DA5 3PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Charter Drive, Bexley, DA5 3PX

2decisions2extensions11documents3nearby
  1. Jun 2013
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for alterations to roofline from hip to gable end incorporating rooms in roofspace creating a rear dormer extension with a window in the side elevation and three rooflights on the front roofslope.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    13/00612/LDCP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2013.

Current estimate

£690,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 31.6% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£655,000

Growth on file: 31.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 October 2016Most recent

    £655,000

    +167.3%over 3 years
  2. 28 March 2013

    £245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 3PX: £600,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Charter Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Charter Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,119

Street avg £5,379

Strongly below

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Charter Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

84/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Anchor /Bexley — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hurst Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 3PX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Charter Drive, Bexley, DA5 3PX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.