Our Data Sources
79, Higher Drive, Purley has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in July 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2021.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
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 79, Higher Drive, Purley, we estimate a market value of £870,263 and a rental value of £3,244 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £770,805 and £2,873 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 79, Higher Drive, Purley as measuring 1,022 m2.
That makes it the 7th largest plot in the postcode, where all 11 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
79, Higher Drive, Purley has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 Jan 2021.
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 79, Higher Drive, Purley completed on 28th July 2023 at £900,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 11.1% over the period since July 2023.
- Sold Jul 2023£900,000
- Sold Dec 2011£625,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2011 66 properties similar to 79, Higher Drive, Purley have sold within a radius of 620 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 12th January 2026, was 19, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HQ, a freehold house which sold for £830,000.
Read more about house prices in CR8.
- Sold Jan 2026£830,000 | 5 Bed House19, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HQ19, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HQ
- Sold Dec 2025£710,000 | 5 Bed House62, Beaumont Road, Purley, CR8 2EG62, Beaumont Road, Purley, CR8 2EG
- Sold Sep 2025£975,000 | 5 Bed House11, Burcott Road, Purley, CR8 4AD11, Burcott Road, Purley, CR8 4AD
- Sold Mar 2025£608,000 | 5 Bed House70, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HF70, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HF
- Sold Jan 2025£775,000 | 4 Bed House29, Hartley Old Road, Purley, CR8 4HH29, Hartley Old Road, Purley, CR8 4HH
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 £561,129, ranging from £344,919 to £1,080,428.
- 81A Higher Drive
4 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £773,581
- 77 Higher Drive
6 Bed House | 33 m | Est. Value: £1,080,428
- Flat 2, Fordwich House 81 Higher Drive
2 Bed Flat | 44 m | Est. Value: £344,919
- Flat 7, Fordwich House 81 Higher Drive
3 Bed Flat | 44 m | Est. Value: £390,568
- Flat 3, Fordwich House 81 Higher Drive
2 Bed Flat | 44 m | Est. Value: £362,737
Location Comparison
Of the 255 addresses on Higher Drive, Purley, CR8, 79, Higher Drive, Purley comes out as the 21st largest and the 51st most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £261k more expensive than the average property across the CR8 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Beaumont Primary School400 m away
- Harris Primary Academy Kenley900 m away
- The Hayes Primary School1.3 km away
- Woodcote High School1.8 km away
- Thomas More Catholic School1.9 km away
- Riddlesdown Collegiate1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Reedham (London)|800 m away
- Kenley|1.0 km away
- Purley|1.1 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
