What kind of home is 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR?

5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR last change hands?

5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR last sold for £370,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in March 2003, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR?

Across 2 sales between March 2003 and October 2024, 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR rose from £145,000 to £370,000, a change of £225,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR?

The current EPC rating for 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR?

5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR use?

The latest EPC at 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR?

5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR in?

5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR sits in Greenwich, London, London. It falls within the SE3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR?

Police records around 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (110% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR?

The closest primary school to 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR is Kidbrooke Park Primary School (327m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Halley (336m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Balchen Road, SE3 8PR is Balchen Road, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Balchen Road, Greenwich, London, SE3 8PR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Balchen Road

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

5 Balchen Road is a mid-terrace house in Greenwich, London, London (SE3 8PR). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £418,000 is 13% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£435/sq ft) was about 92.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £370,000.

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Valuation

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromG6toE49

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Gas MultipointInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2024from Mar 2019

EPC improved fromE49toD59

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Balchen Road, Greenwich, London, SE3 8PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Balchen Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

13applications of note in the surrounding area

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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 2003.

Current estimate

£418,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£370,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2024Most recent
£370,000
+155.2%over 21 years
13 March 2003
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE3 8PR: £330,000 (2019–2006).

Nearby sales in SE3 8PR

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On the street

Versus other Balchen Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Balchen Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,684

Street avg £3,320

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below

Comparables

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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.

Full London report

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

Crime

10/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Balchen Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kidbrooke Park Primary School. 53 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE3 8PR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE3 8PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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