42, Broom Avenue
42, Broom Avenue
Description & Estimates







According to the public record, 42, Broom Avenue, Orpington is a mid-century leasehold apartment with 721 ft2 of internal area.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 42, Broom Avenue, Orpington is £293,245 and the estimated rental value is £1,488 per month.
Broom Avenue, Orpington, BR5 is located in the borough of Bromley within the BR5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Broom Avenue, Orpington has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2021.
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.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 42, Broom Avenue, Orpington is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £307,907 and a rental value of £1,562 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £272,718 and a rental value of £1,383 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 42, Broom Avenue, Orpington has dropped by £865 (0.3%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £47 per month (3.2%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
Energy Efficiency
42, Broom Avenue, Orpington has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 31 Aug 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 42, Broom Avenue, Orpington was last sold on 18th March 2022 for £285,500 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has had 4 sales since 1995.
Since March 2022, the market for similar properties has dropped by 12.3%.
- Sold Mar 2022£285,500
- Sold Jun 2016£235,000
- Sold Sep 2012£143,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 42, Broom Avenue, Orpington within a radius of 570 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 14, Valley Road, Orpington, BR5 3DQ, a leasehold flat which sold for £303,000 on the 13th September 2024.
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
Broom Avenue, Orpington, BR5 has a total of 66 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 42, Broom Avenue, Orpington is the 54th largest and the 53rd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £189k less expensive than the average property in BR5.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mGray's Farm Primary Academy
- 800mMidfield Primary School
- 800mLeesons Primary School
- 700mKemnal Technology College
- 2.0kmChislehurst School for Girls
- 2.5kmOrion Coopers
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 42, Broom Avenue, Orpington is St Mary Cray station, which is 1.2 kilometres away.
- 1.2kmSt Mary Cray
- 3.1kmPetts Wood
- 3.3kmSidcup
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.

