Our Data Sources
242, Amherst Drive, Orpington has 41 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in August 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 242, Amherst Drive, Orpington, we estimate a market value of £410,664 and a rental value of £2,058 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £363,731 and £1,823 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 242, Amherst Drive, Orpington as measuring 401 m2.
That makes it the 8th largest plot in the postcode, where 26 of the 28 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
242, Amherst Drive, Orpington has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 05 Feb 2014.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 242, Amherst Drive, Orpington completed on 26th August 2016 at £345,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 4 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 22.4% over the period since August 2016.
- Sold Aug 2016£345,000
- Sold Mar 2007£200,000
- Sold Jan 2002£125,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2013 95 properties similar to 242, Amherst Drive, Orpington have sold within a radius of 690 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 20th October 2025, was 39, Dorney Rise, Orpington, BR5 2JG, a freehold house which sold for £350,000.
Read more about house prices in BR5.
- Sold Oct 2025£350,000 | 3 Bed House39, Dorney Rise, Orpington, BR5 2JG39, Dorney Rise, Orpington, BR5 2JG
- Sold Oct 2025£530,000 | 3 Bed House60, Ascot Road, Orpington, BR5 2JF60, Ascot Road, Orpington, BR5 2JF
- Sold Aug 2025£465,000 | 3 Bed House11, Ascot Road, Orpington, BR5 2JE11, Ascot Road, Orpington, BR5 2JE
- Sold May 2025£420,000 | 3 Bed House16, Ascot Road, Orpington, BR5 2JF16, Ascot Road, Orpington, BR5 2JF
- Sold Mar 2025£445,000 | 3 Bed House25, Englefield Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2HY25, Englefield Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2HY
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £429,963, ranging from £373,019 to £481,042.
- 244 Amherst Drive
3 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £393,870
- 238 Amherst Drive
3 Bed House | 15 m | Est. Value: £378,576
- 236 Amherst Drive
3 Bed House | 22 m | Est. Value: £373,019
- 234 Amherst Drive
3 Bed House | 27 m | Est. Value: £457,784
- 232 Amherst Drive
3 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £451,869
Location Comparison
Of the 218 addresses on Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5, 242, Amherst Drive, Orpington comes out as the 155th largest and the 178th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £91k less expensive than the average property across the BR5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Poverest Primary School600 m away
- Leesons Primary School900 m away
- Perry Hall Primary School1.2 km away
- Orion Coopers2.0 km away
- Kemnal Technology College2.3 km away
- Harris Academy Orpington2.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- St Mary Cray|1.0 km away
- Petts Wood|1.5 km away
- Orpington|2.4 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
