What kind of home is 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE?

15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE is a 5-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE last change hands?

15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE last sold for £625,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £170,000 in June 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2002 and March 2024, 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE rose from £170,000 to £625,000, a change of £455,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE?

The current EPC rating for 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE?

15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE use?

The latest EPC at 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE?

15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE in?

15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE sits in Croydon, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

Is 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE 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 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE?

The closest primary school to 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE is Norbury Manor Primary School (319m), one of 43 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodmansterne School (611m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE?

The closest bus stop to 15 Benett Gardens, SW16 4QE is Darcy Road, 174m away. The nearest rail option is Norbury, 693m away.

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15 Benett Gardens, Croydon, London, SW16 4QE

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Benett Gardens

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

15 Benett Gardens is a five-bedroom mid-terrace house in Croydon, London, London (SW16 4QE). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£592/sq ft) was about 121.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £625,000.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Apr 2014

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

100%47%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Benett Gardens, Croydon, London, SW16 4QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Benett Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

14 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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 grown by over 3x since 2002.

Current estimate

£685,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£625,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2024Most recent
£625,000
+38.3%over 3 years
24 September 2020
£452,000
+165.9%over 18 years
6 June 2002
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 4QE: £520,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SW16 4QE

On the street

Versus other Benett Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 15 Benett Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,378

Street avg £3,671

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 101 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Forrest Gardens, Croydon

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

524/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Darcy Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Norbury Manor Primary School. 54 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 4QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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