# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BR7 6HG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 25 DOWNS AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, GREATER LONDON BR7 6HG |
| Price | £795,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 177 m² |
| Last sold | £770,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 20/08/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £2,206/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2120-9448-2040-5005-9221)

## Description

This semi-detached property forms part of a popular residential cul-de-sac. It boasts five bedrooms and three bathrooms, making it perfect for a growing family or those needing additional space. At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen/dining room/family room. The property also has two reception rooms, providing ample space for entertaining and family time. The property benefits from off-street parking and a low-maintenance garden, ideal for those with busy lifestyles. The location is a key feature of this property, being close to Elmstead Woods Station, making commuting a breeze. It's also conveniently located near local schools, including Babington House, making it an ideal choice for families. The property falls under Council Tax Band F £2,816.25 2024/2025. EPC Rating: C. With its spacious and flexible accommodation, this property offers the potential to create a truly personalised home.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/151569311/337638) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/151569311/337643) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 25 DOWNS AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 6HG | £770,000 | 31/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 25 DOWNS AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 6HG | £169,000 | 01/07/1999 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 51 DOWNS AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 6HQ | £530,000 | 21/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 FENTON CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 6ED | £505,000 | 21/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 49 BROADHEATH DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 6EU | £709,050 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 FOSTERS CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 6NG | £715,000 | 21/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 RAVENS DENE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 5FL | £650,000 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 44 WARATAH DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 5FR | £755,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 OLD MANOR WAY, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 5XS | £630,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 RAVENS DENE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 5FL | £667,500 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 CROFT CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 6EY | £270,000 | 22/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 BROADHEATH DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 6EH | £800,000 | 23/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 MELANDA CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 6NH | £550,000 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 WARATAH DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 5FR | £752,500 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 98 ELMSTEAD LANE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 5EL | £800,000 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 31 WALDEN ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 5DJ | £705,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 RAVENS DENE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 5FL | £639,800 | 15/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 61 ELMSTEAD AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 6EE | £600,000 | 23/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 61 CRANMORE ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR7 6ER | £475,000 | 16/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £632,579 (17 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £732,571 (14 Semi-detached, BR7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +8.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bromley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,506/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,673/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,840/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Harlow & Stortford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,371/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £209,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £167,300

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,492/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 9.1%
- **10y growth:** 30.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bromley; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 28.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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