What kind of home is 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP?

4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP?

The current EPC rating for 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP?

4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP has a recorded floor area of 193 m² (2,077 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP use?

The latest EPC at 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP?

4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey side extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP?

4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP in?

4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP sits in Croydon, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP?

Police records around 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP 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.

What schools are near 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP?

The closest primary school to 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP is William Morris Primary School (677m), one of 49 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Academy Merton (754m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP?

The closest bus stop to 4a, Hill Drive, SW16 4NP is Ederline Avenue Norbury, 320m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4a, Hill Drive, Croydon, London, SW16 4NP

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

193 m²

2077 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4a

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

4a is a detached house in Croydon, London, London (SW16 4NP). It has a recorded floor area of 193 m² (around 2077 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 July 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4a, Hill Drive, Croydon, London, SW16 4NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4a has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

3 applications on record at 4a, Hill Drive, Croydon, London, SW16 4NP

3decisions3extensions44documents14nearby

May 2016
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection of single storey side extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
16/01257/LP
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionNov 2016Decision
ExtensionJul 2016Decision

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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.

4a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£855,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 4NP: £380,000 (2019–2002).

Nearby sales in SW16 4NP

On the street

Versus other Hill Drive homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

193 m²

Street avg 196 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 8.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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Area

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Crime

524/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Ederline Avenue Norbury — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

William Morris Primary School. 60 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SW16 4NP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 4NP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

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