21 Melrose Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4RX
About 21 Melrose Avenue
21 Melrose Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Croydon, London, London (SW16 4RX). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. At 41 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (41–139 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 13 units on file. Other recorded features include a loft. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 72). 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.
Today's modelled estimate of £581,000 is 30.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,008/sq ft) was about 317.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (January 2016).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- LoftYes
Outside
- ParkingOff street
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 July 2029
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
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Cavity wall insulation installed
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
21 Melrose Avenue 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
21 Melrose Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£581,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£444,950
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
22 January 2016Most recent
£444,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 4RX: £352,351 (2022–2004).
Nearby sales in SW16 4RX
13b, Melrose Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4RX
Sold Dec 2022
£352,3511 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
£250,00011 Melrose Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4RX
Sold Mar 1997
£85,000
Versus other Melrose Avenue homes
On floor area, 21 Melrose Avenue runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 76 (C)
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 49 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 1.7 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







