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21 Melrose Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4RX

Extendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 21 Melrose Avenue

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

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).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Melrose Avenue

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jul 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 July 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2009from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromC76toD59
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%2%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2015from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromD59toE51
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
2%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2019from Sept 2015
EPC improved fromE51toC72
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Melrose Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Melrose Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

21 Melrose Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£581,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£444,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 January 2016Most recent

    £444,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 4RX: £352,351 (2022–2004).

On the street

Versus other Melrose Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 21 Melrose Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 76 (C)

On par

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Melrose Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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.

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 4RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Melrose Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4RX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.