What type of property is 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW?

1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW last change hands?

1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW last sold for £305,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in October 2002, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2002 and August 2014, 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW rose from £155,000 to £305,000, a change of £150,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW?

1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,335 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 85% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SW16 4UW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW?

1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW is in council tax band D.

Where is 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW located?

1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW sits in Croydon, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

Is 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW 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.

Which schools serve 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW?

The closest primary school to 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW is Norbury Manor Primary School (665m), one of 48 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Norbury High School for Girls (848m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW is Ederline Avenue Norbury, 227m away. The nearest rail option is Norbury Rail Station, 710m away.

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1a, Beatrice Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4UW

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

124 m²

1335 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Croydon, London, London (SW16 4UW). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (74 m² across 37 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £487,000 sits 59.7% above the 2014 sale of £305,000. Last sold in August 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromF32toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Beatrice Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4UW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£487,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£305,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

28 August 2014Most recent
£305,000
+96.8%over 11 years
10 October 2002
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 4UW: £432,500 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in SW16 4UW

On the street

Versus other Beatrice Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,460

Street avg £9,211

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Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Below

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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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2 bed

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4 bed1 bath

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5 bed

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1 bed1 bath

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1 Beatrice Avenue, Croydon

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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.

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

Ederline Avenue Norbury — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Norbury Manor Primary School. 58 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 4UW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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