163, Amherst Drive
163, Amherst Drive
Description & Estimates
Public records show 163, Amherst Drive, Orpington to be a mid-century freehold house with 979 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 229 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
163, Amherst Drive, Orpington has an estimated sale value of £504,545 and an estimated rental value of £2,059 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 lies in the borough of Bromley, within the BR5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
163, Amherst Drive, Orpington has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 163, Amherst Drive, Orpington would be worth £529,772, with a potential rental value of £2,162 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £469,227, with a rental value of £1,915 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 163, Amherst Drive, Orpington has moved up by £2,831 (0.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £93 (4.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.9%.
Plot Size
163, Amherst Drive, Orpington occupies a 229 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 39 other houses in this postcode, 30 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 22nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
163, Amherst Drive, Orpington has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 29 Apr 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
163, Amherst Drive, Orpington last changed hands on 3rd December 2014, selling for £250,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 68.5% since December 2014.
- Sold Dec 2014£250,000
- Sold Apr 2004£157,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 640 metres of 163, Amherst Drive, Orpington across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 32, Ascot Road, Orpington, BR5 2JF, a freehold house, sold at £500,000 on the 9th September 2022.
Read more about house prices in BR5.
•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 163, Amherst Drive, Orpington as the 46th largest and the 11th most expensive of the 218 addresses on Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5.
Against the BR5 postcode district average, it is £22k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mPoverest Primary School
- 900mLeesons Primary School
- 1.1kmPerry Hall Primary School
- 2.1kmOrion Coopers
- 2.3kmKemnal Technology College
- 2.6kmHarris Academy Orpington
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Public Transport Nearby
St Mary Cray station is the nearest stop to 163, Amherst Drive, Orpington at 900 metres away.
- 900mSt Mary Cray
- 1.5kmPetts Wood
- 2.3kmOrpington
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.
