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21 Dorchester Avenue, Enfield, London, N13 5DZ

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
22 m²
237 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Social Rental
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 mid-terrace house in Enfield, London, London (N13 5DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 22 m² (around 237 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. At 22 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (22–225 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (77 versus a worst of 55). The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Held since February 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £397,000 sits 74.9% above the 2005 sale of £227,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£959/sq ft) was about 230.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 22 m² it sits well below the postcode median (122 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

21 Dorchester Avenue's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jul 2014
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Dorchester Avenue, Enfield, London, N13 5DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2020
    Amendment
    In report

    Use of property as 5 self-contained flats for over 4 years.

    Agent
    P E Ottery DipTP MRTPI
    Retrospective
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    20/00593/CEU
    View planning record
  2. Oct 2019
    Amendment
    In report

    Use of property as 5 self-contained flats for over 10 years.

    Agent
    P E Ottery Dip TP MRTPI
    Retrospective
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    19/02868/CEU
    View planning record
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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.

21 Dorchester Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£397,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£227,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 February 2005Most recent

    £227,000

    +65.1%over 6 years
  2. 3 September 1998

    £137,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in N13 5DZ: £620,000 (2022–2007).

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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 London district page.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hedge Lane / Great Cambridge Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oakthorpe Primary School. 59 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around N13 5DZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for N13 5DZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for N13 5DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

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

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 89 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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