142, Purley Downs Road
142, Purley Downs Road
Description & Estimates







Public records show 142, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon to be a period freehold house with 1,531 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 476 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
142, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon has an estimated sale value of £680,492 and an estimated rental value of £2,516 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2 lies in the borough of Croydon, within the CR2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
142, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2011 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2011.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 142, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon would be worth £714,516, with a potential rental value of £2,642 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £632,857, with a rental value of £2,340 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 142, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon has fallen by £19,047 (2.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £91 (3.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.4%.
Plot Size
142, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon occupies a 476 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 19 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 12th largest.
Energy Efficiency
142, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Mar 2011.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
142, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon last changed hands on 19th August 2011, selling for £499,950. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 47.2% since August 2011.
- Sold Aug 2011£499,950
- Sold Oct 2001£304,950
- Sold Apr 1998£197,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 840 metres of 142, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 159, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0NZ, a freehold house, sold at £775,000 on the 17th August 2022.
Read more about house prices in CR2.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 142, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon as the 52nd largest and the 72nd most expensive of the 138 addresses on Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2.
Against the CR2 postcode district average, it is £202k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mGresham Primary School
- 900mRidgeway Primary School
- 1.3kmAtwood Primary School
- 1.3kmRiddlesdown Collegiate
- 2.3kmHarris Academy Purley
- 2.4kmThomas More Catholic School
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Public Transport Nearby
Riddlesdown station is the nearest stop to 142, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon at 1.0 kilometres away.
- 1.0kmRiddlesdown
- 1.3kmSanderstead
- 1.4kmPurley Oaks
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.

