55a, Dabbs Hill Lane, Northolt, UB5 4BZ
About 55a
55a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Northolt (UB5 4BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. At 61 m² this is the 6th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 55–72 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 27 units on file.
Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in June 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2003–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £308,000 sits 92.5% above the 2009 sale of £160,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2006.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
- May 2006FullIn report
Hardstanding in front garden and associated cross-over for off street parking
- Documents
- 14 docs on file
- Reference
- P/619/06/DFU
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£308,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 6 years.
£160,000
Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
24 June 2009Most recent
£160,000
+7.4%over 6 years28 February 2003
£149,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in UB5 4BZ: £200,000 (2024–2013).
Nearby sales in UB5 4BZ
53a, Dabbs Hill Lane, Northolt, UB5 4BZ
Sold Mar 2024
£330,000Flat 3, 62 Dabbs Hill Lane, Northolt, UB5 4BZ
Sold Mar 2023
£292,500Flat 6, 60 Dabbs Hill Lane, Northolt, UB5 4BZ
Sold Mar 2014
£185,000Flat 1, 62 Dabbs Hill Lane, Northolt, UB5 4BZ
Sold Jan 2014
£194,00061a, Dabbs Hill Lane, Northolt, UB5 4BZ
Sold Dec 2013
£200,000
Versus other Dabbs Hill Lane homes
On price per m², 55a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,623
Street avg £3,086
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 64 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Sussex Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Islip Manor High School. 38 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.3dB







