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3 Covington Way, Croydon, London, SW16 3RX

4 sales on record7 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
135 m²
1453 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Covington Way

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

3 Covington Way is a semi-detached house in Croydon, London, London (SW16 3RX). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Last sale on file: £710,000 in October 2022. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. 7 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£489/sq ft) was about 37.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
May 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 May 2027

8 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromG7toF38
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

May 2017from Sept 2015
EPC improved fromF38toC73
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Covington Way, Croydon, London, SW16 3RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

7 applications on record at 3 Covington Way, Croydon, London, SW16 3RX

7decisions3extensions66documents15nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Dec 2015
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single storey rear extension projecting out 4 metres with a maximum height of 2.98 metres

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    15/04795/GPDO
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

+ 4 more applications in the report

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  • The 66 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.

3 Covington Way saw 4 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£736,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£710,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 October 2022Most recent

    £710,000

    +8.4%over 4 years
  2. 25 April 2018

    £655,000

    +18.0%over 2 years
  3. 20 October 2015

    £555,000

    +38.8%over 1 year
  4. 11 August 2014

    £400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 3RX: £575,000 (2024–2019).

On the street

Versus other Covington Way homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Covington Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,259

Street avg £4,350

Strongly above

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 137 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Covington Way

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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 London district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

524/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Norbury Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Downsview Primary and Nursery School. 60 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 SW16 3RX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SW16 3RX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 3RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Covington Way, Croydon, London, SW16 3RX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.