What kind of home is 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW?

21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW sell for?

21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW last sold for £432,500 in February 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £185,000 in May 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2011 and February 2026, 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW rose from £185,000 to £432,500, a change of £247,500. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW?

The current EPC rating for 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW?

21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SW16 4UW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW use?

The latest EPC at 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW have?

21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in April 2020 under ref. 19/05270/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW?

21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW in?

21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW sits in Croydon, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW in a safe area?

Police records around 21 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.

What schools are near 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW?

The closest primary school to 21 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 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW?

The closest bus stop to 21 Beatrice Avenue, SW16 4UW is Ederline Avenue Norbury, 227m away. The nearest rail option is Norbury Rail Station, 710m away.

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21 Beatrice Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4UW

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 21 Beatrice Avenue

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

21 Beatrice Avenue is a two-bedroom detached house in Croydon, London, London (SW16 4UW). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 74 m² this is the 14th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–181 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 30 units on file.

Most recent transfer was February 2026 at £432,500 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£543/sq ft) was about 133.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

TenureFreehold

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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 3)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 May 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2010from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD63

Low Energy Lighting

0%30%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2019from May 2010

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

21 Beatrice Avenue has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 21 Beatrice Avenue, Croydon, London, SW16 4UW

2decisions2extensions5documents14nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Jun 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey and first floor rear extensions; alterations to roof to form gable; erection of dormer extensions in rear roof slope and provision of roof terraces
Reference
04/00456/P
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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 at least doubled since 2011.

Current estimate

£426,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£432,500

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

19 February 2026Most recent
£432,500
+9.5%over 4 years
24 June 2021
£395,000
+113.5%over 10 years
19 May 2011
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 4UW: £315,000 (2025–2023).

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.

21 Beatrice Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,845

Street avg £9,050

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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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

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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