Flat 7, Sanctuary Heights 1
Flat 7, Sanctuary Heights 1
Description & Estimates







Public records show Flat 7, Sanctuary Heights 1, Purley to be a modern leasehold apartment with 710 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms.
Flat 7, Sanctuary Heights 1, Purley has an estimated sale value of £362,007 and an estimated rental value of £1,635 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
The apartment sits within Sanctuary Heights, Smitham Downs Road, Purley, CR8.
Smitham Downs Road, Purley, CR8 lies in the borough of Croydon, within the CR8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Flat 7, Sanctuary Heights 1, Purley has a single entry in the Land Registry from March 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2022.
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
In very good condition, we estimate Flat 7, Sanctuary Heights 1, Purley would be worth £380,108, with a potential rental value of £1,716 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £336,667, with a rental value of £1,520 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 Flat 7, Sanctuary Heights 1, Purley has moved down by £8,739 (2.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £61 (3.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.4%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 7, Sanctuary Heights 1, Purley has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 Oct 2022.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler.
Sold Prices
Flat 7, Sanctuary Heights 1, Purley last changed hands on 17th March 2023, selling for £395,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 15.5% since March 2023.
- Sold Mar 2023£395,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 640 metres of Flat 7, Sanctuary Heights 1, Purley across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 27A, The Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 2BL, a leasehold flat, sold at £390,000 on the 14th January 2025.
Read more about house prices in CR8.
- Sold Jan 2025£390,000 | 2 Bed FlatThe Drive27A, The Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 2BL
- Sold Mar 2023£415,000 | 2 Bed FlatSanctuary Heights 1, Smitham Downs RoadFlat 5, Sanctuary Heights 1, Smitham Downs Road, Purley, CR8 4FN
- Sold Jan 2021£375,000 | 2 Bed FlatPoppy Court 6A, The DriveFlat 7, Poppy Court 6A, The Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 2BL
•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 Flat 7, Sanctuary Heights 1, Purley as the 89th largest and the 82nd most expensive of the 106 addresses on Smitham Downs Road, Purley, CR8.
Against the CR8 postcode district average, it is £201k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mBeaumont Primary School
- 700mWoodcote Primary School
- 1.4kmSmitham Primary School
- 800mWoodcote High School
- 2.0kmThomas More Catholic School
- 2.0kmThe John Fisher School
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Public Transport Nearby
Coulsdon Town station is the nearest stop to Flat 7, Sanctuary Heights 1, Purley at 600 metres away.
- 600mCoulsdon Town
- 700mReedham (London)
- 1.4kmCoulsdon South
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.

