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5 Forrest Gardens, Croydon, London, SW16 4LP

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Forrest Gardens

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

5 Forrest Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Croydon, London, London (SW16 4LP). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

Today's modelled estimate of £723,000 sits 64.3% above the 2014 sale of £440,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£327/sq ft) was about 24% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in November 2014.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromE47toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Forrest Gardens, Croydon, London, SW16 4LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Forrest Gardens has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

2 applications on record at 5 Forrest Gardens, Croydon, London, SW16 4LP

2decisions2extensions18documents14nearby
  1. Dec 2022
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Erection of roof extension to rear of main roofslope and installation of three (3) rooflights into front roofslope.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    22/04385/LP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 14 notable nearby
  • The 18 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

5 Forrest Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£723,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£440,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 November 2014Most recent

    £440,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 4LP: £570,000 (2023–2003).

On the street

Versus other Forrest Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Forrest Gardens is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,520

Street avg £4,783

Strongly below

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 120 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Forrest Gardens

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£600k

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1 Brockenhurst Way, Merton

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£624k

1 Middle Road, Merton

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£886k

1 Forrest Gardens, Croydon

SW16 4LP

4 bed1 bath
£697k

1 Melrose Avenue, Croydon

SW16 4RX

1 bed1 bath
£577k

1 Middle Way, Merton

SW16 4HN

5 bed
£276k

1 Kintyre Close, Croydon

SW16 4SF

2 bed
£741k

1 Avenue Road, Merton

SW16 4HJ

9 bed7 bath
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.
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Crime

524/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Goldwell Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Winterbourne Junior Girls' School. 55 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 4LP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SW16 4LP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 4LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

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

Common questions

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