What was the last sold price for 5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE last sold for £235,000 in August 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £96,000 in February 1995, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1995 and August 2001, 5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE rose from £96,000 to £235,000, a change of £139,000. That works out to roughly +14.9% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE located?

5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE sits in Croydon, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

Is 5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE show an average of 524 reported crimes per month over the last 20 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

The closest primary school to 5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE is Downsview Primary and Nursery School (262m), one of 45 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's College (670m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

The closest bus stop to 5 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE is Kensington Avenue, 442m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Covington Gardens, Croydon, London, SW16 3SE

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Band E

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About 5 Covington Gardens

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5 Covington Gardens is a property in Croydon, London, London (SW16 3SE). It has council tax band E.

It hasn't traded since August 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.9% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Covington Gardens, Croydon, London, SW16 3SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Covington Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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5 Covington Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Last sold (2001)

£235,000

Growth on file: 14.9% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2001Most recent
£235,000
+144.8%over 6 years
28 February 1995
£96,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 3SE: £650,000 (2026–2020).

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Crime

524/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Kensington Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Downsview Primary and Nursery School. 58 schools nearby.

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