What kind of home is 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ?

18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ sell for?

18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ last sold for £225,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £50,000 in May 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 1995 and March 2016, 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ rose from £50,000 to £225,000, a change of £175,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ?

The current EPC rating for 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ?

18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ use?

The latest EPC at 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ?

18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ in?

18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ sits in Bexley. It falls within the DA5 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

What is crime like near 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ?

Police records around 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ 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 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ?

The closest primary school to 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ is Old Bexley Church of England School (592m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hurstmere School (1.3km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Alton Close, DA5 3QJ is Hurst Springs, 144m away. The nearest bus option is Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue, 153m away.

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18 Alton Close, Bexley, DA5 3QJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 18 Alton Close

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

18 Alton Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bexley (DA5 3QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

10 years since the last transfer (March 2016). Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £322,000 is 43.1% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 August 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Alton Close, Bexley, DA5 3QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Alton Close 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.

Price for 18 Alton Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£225,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2016Most recent
£225,000
+163.2%over 15 years
5 October 2000
£85,500
+71.0%over 5 years
25 May 1995
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DA5 3QJ: £333,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DA5 3QJ

On the street

Versus other Alton Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Alton Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,462

Street avg £3,698

Below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.3 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.

£335k

1 Esher Close

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3 bed

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1 Howard Avenue

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3 bed1 bath

£525k

1 Deniston Avenue

DA5 3HL

3 bed

£589k

1 Elmwood Drive

DA5 3PS

3 bed1 bath

£717k

1 Brent Close

DA5 3QL

3 bed2 bath

£316k

1 Coventry Court, Carisbrooke Avenue

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£579k

1 Albany Close

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4 bed2 bath

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

0.1 km

Hurst Springs — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Old Bexley Church of England School. 30 schools nearby.

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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 3QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DA5 3QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Alton Close, Bexley, DA5 3QJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.