Flat 1, 17 Blakesley Avenue, London, W5 2DN
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a semi-detached house in London (W5 2DN). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. At 45 m² this is the 4th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 19–74 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).
At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 43 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
14applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 1
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£377,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in W5 2DN: £544,500 (2023–2022).
Nearby sales in W5 2DN
Flat 2, 1 Blakesley Avenue, London, W5 2DN
Sold Sept 2023
£544,500Flat 1, 13 Blakesley Avenue, London, W5 2DN
Sold May 2023
£730,000Flat 6, 13 Blakesley Avenue, London, W5 2DN
Sold Oct 2022
£925,000Flat 4, 13 Blakesley Avenue, London, W5 2DN
Sold Oct 2022
£440,000Flat 5, 13 Blakesley Avenue, London, W5 2DN
Sold Oct 2022
£450,000
Everything we know about Flat 1, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Blakesley Avenue homes
EPC Rating
56 (D)
Street avg 58 (D)
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 56 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
14/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Castlebar Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School. 38 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB