1a, Flat 5, Melrose Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4RX
About 1a
1a is a detached house in Croydon, London, London (SW16 4RX). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007 onwards. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 January 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
1a 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.
Sales history & valuation
1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£248,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 4RX: £352,351 (2022–2012).
Nearby sales in SW16 4RX
13b, Melrose Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4RX
Sold Dec 2022
£352,35121 Melrose Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4RX
Sold Jan 2016
£444,9501 Melrose Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4RX
Sold Dec 2014
£480,0005 Melrose Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4RX
Sold Sept 2012
£335,0009 Melrose Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4RX
Sold Sept 2002
£250,000
Versus other Melrose Avenue homes
1a is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 76 (C)
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 48 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
524/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Ederline Avenue Norbury — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School. 60 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB







