Sold Detached

186 COURT ROAD

ORPINGTON, GREATER LONDON BR6 0PY

3 beds 2 baths 126 m² Listed 14 Dec 2015 (-3848d)

£519,000

Reduced on 16 Feb 2016

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# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (BR6 0PY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 186 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, GREATER LONDON BR6 0PY |
| Price | £519,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £506,000 Jun 2016 |

## Description

**** **** A fantastic opportunity to acquire this detached loft converted three bedroom bungalow in central Orpington. The very well presented property on offer comprises; entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen, conservatory, family bathroom and double bedroom to the ground floor. To the first floor there is a landing leading to a further two bedrooms and a shower-room. Externally the property has ample off street parking to the front, integral garage and good sized garden to the rear. Other benefits include central heating system and double glazing. The property is also offered with no forward chain. Court Road is well located for Orpington High Street and mainline station, local bus routes and schools. Internal viewing is highly recommended - please call Bairstow Eves to arrange an appointment to view.

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** Wooden door to front, understairs cupboard, laminate flooring, radiator.

**LOUNGE** **16' 0" x 12' 0" (4.88m x 3.66m)** Feature fireplace, double glazed French doors to garden, porthole window to side, laminate flooring.

**KITCHEN** **14' 9" x 9' 7" (4.5m x 2.92m) (measure at maximum)** Range of matching wall and base units with worktops over, sink with mixer tap, integrated double oven, electric hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, tiled splash back, tiled flooring, radiator.

**CONSERVATORY** **14' 9" x 13' 11" (4.5m x 4.24m)** Part brick walls, double glazed windows, double glazed door to side, double glazed French doors to garden.

**BEDROOM** **1** **16' 0" x 12' 0" (4.88m x 3.66m)** Double glazed window to front, porthole window to side, carpet, radiator.

**BATHROOM** **** Low level WC, two wash hand basins in vanity unit, panel enclosed spa bath, shower cubicle, two double glazed windows to side, two heated towel rails, tiled flooring, part tiled walls.

**STAIRS** **TO** **FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** Carpet

**BEDROOM** **2** **16' 3" x 10' 5" (4.95m x 3.18m) (measured at 1m high)** Eaves storage, three Velux windows, carpet, radiator.

**BEDROOM** **3** **13' 11" x 6' 3" (4.24m x 1.91m) (measured at 1m high)** Eaves storage, Velux window, carpet, radiator.

**BATHROOM** **** Low level WC, wash hand basin, panel enclosed corner bath, Velux window, vinyl flooring, heated towel rail.

**OTHER** **BENEFITS** **INCLUDE** ****

**GARDEN** **** Patio area with rest laid to lawn, side access.

**GARAGE** **13' 0" x 8' 5" (3.96m x 2.57m)** Power and light, window.

**OFF** **STREET** **PARKING** **** With space for multiple vehicles.

**DOUBLE** **GLAZING** ****

**CENTRAL** **HEATING** **SYSTEM** ****

**NO** **FORWARD** **CHAIN** ****

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/38496624/404433) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/38496624/404436) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12273193
- **Address:** 186 Court Road, ORPINGTON, BR6 0PY
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/04/2017
- **Work Completed:** 06/03/2017
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12794280
- **Address:** 186 Court Road, ORPINGTON, BR6 0PY
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/02/2018
- **Work Completed:** 18/12/2017
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 186 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY | £506,000 | 20/06/2016 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 AVALON ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9AX | £773,300 | 06/06/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 174 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY | £640,000 | 27/09/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 273 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BY | £485,000 | 06/11/2023 | Detached |
| 233 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BY | £525,000 | 20/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 140 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY | £550,000 | 03/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 162 FELSTEAD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9AF | £620,000 | 03/07/2023 | Detached |
| 20 GLASTONBURY CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 4LF | £870,000 | 29/06/2023 | Detached |
| 15 AVALON ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9AX | £617,000 | 23/06/2023 | Detached |
| 231 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BY | £557,000 | 27/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 156 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY | £650,000 | 08/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 184 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY | £800,000 | 29/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 239 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BY | £590,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 138 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY | £585,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 LODGE CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QQ | £460,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 115 LANCING ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QY | £655,000 | 18/08/2022 | Detached |
| 55 LANCING ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QU | £738,000 | 16/06/2022 | Detached |
| 4 GLASTONBURY CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 4LF | £690,000 | 13/05/2022 | Detached |
| 6 GLASTONBURY CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 4LF | £535,000 | 06/05/2022 | Detached |
| 287 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BY | £600,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 188 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY | £722,500 | 23/02/2022 | Detached |
| 229 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BY | £515,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached |
| 164 FELSTEAD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9AF | £790,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £657,917 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £626,269 (16 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £882,475 (35 Detached, BR6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -41.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,508/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,675/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,843/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,122/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Horsecroft Close, BR6 | £2,400/mo | 3 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,400/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £300,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £240,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,400/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £91/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -12.8%
- **10y growth:** 19.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bromley; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 24.2%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

126 m²

Last sold

£506,000 Jun 2016

Local average

£882,475 (-41.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,783 of 33,755)

Street crime

173 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

3 Bedroom Detached Chalet Bungalow
2 Reception Rooms
Garage & Off Street Parking
No Forward Chain

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Yes, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

** A fantastic opportunity to acquire this detached loft converted three bedroom bungalow in central Orpington. The very well presented property on offer comprises; entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen, conservatory, family bathroom and double bedroom to the ground floor. To the first floor there is a landing leading to a further two bedrooms and a shower-room. Externally the property has ample off street parking to the front, integral garage and good sized garden to the rear. Other benefits include central heating system and double glazing. The property is also offered with no forward chain. Court Road is well located for Orpington High Street and mainline station, local bus routes and schools. Internal viewing is highly recommended - please call Bairstow Eves to arrange an appointment to view.

ENTRANCE HALL Wooden door to front, understairs cupboard, laminate flooring, radiator.

LOUNGE 16' 0" x 12' 0" (4.88m x 3.66m) Feature fireplace, double glazed French doors to garden, porthole window to side, laminate flooring.

KITCHEN 14' 9" x 9' 7" (4.5m x 2.92m) (measure at maximum) Range of matching wall and base units with worktops over, sink with mixer tap, integrated double oven, electric hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, tiled splash back, tiled flooring, radiator.

CONSERVATORY 14' 9" x 13' 11" (4.5m x 4.24m) Part brick walls, double glazed windows, double glazed door to side, double glazed French doors to garden.

BEDROOM 1 16' 0" x 12' 0" (4.88m x 3.66m) Double glazed window to front, porthole window to side, carpet, radiator.

BATHROOM Low level WC, two wash hand basins in vanity unit, panel enclosed spa bath, shower cubicle, two double glazed windows to side, two heated towel rails, tiled flooring, part tiled walls.

STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Carpet

BEDROOM 2 16' 3" x 10' 5" (4.95m x 3.18m) (measured at 1m high) Eaves storage, three Velux windows, carpet, radiator.

BEDROOM 3 13' 11" x 6' 3" (4.24m x 1.91m) (measured at 1m high) Eaves storage, Velux window, carpet, radiator.

BATHROOM Low level WC, wash hand basin, panel enclosed corner bath, Velux window, vinyl flooring, heated towel rail.

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE

GARDEN Patio area with rest laid to lawn, side access.

GARAGE 13' 0" x 8' 5" (3.96m x 2.57m) Power and light, window.

OFF STREET PARKING With space for multiple vehicles.

DOUBLE GLAZING

CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM

NO FORWARD CHAIN **

Listed by

Orpington

Thomas Brown Estate Agents

Reference: 38496624

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12273193

Property Details

Street: 186 Court Road

Town: ORPINGTON

Postcode: BR6 0PY

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 03/04/2017

Work Completed: 06/03/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12794280

Property Details

Street: 186 Court Road

Town: ORPINGTON

Postcode: BR6 0PY

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 12/02/2018

Work Completed: 18/12/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/06/2016 (10 years ago)	£506,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
6 AVALON ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9AX	£773,300	06/06/2025	Detached
Same street 174 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY	£640,000	27/09/2024	Semi-detached
273 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BY	£485,000	06/11/2023	Detached
233 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BY	£525,000	20/09/2023	Detached
Same street 140 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY	£550,000	03/07/2023	Semi-detached
162 FELSTEAD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9AF	£620,000	03/07/2023	Detached
20 GLASTONBURY CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 4LF	£870,000	29/06/2023	Detached
15 AVALON ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9AX	£617,000	23/06/2023	Detached
231 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BY	£557,000	27/03/2023	Detached
Same street 156 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY	£650,000	08/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 184 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY	£800,000	29/11/2022	Semi-detached
239 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BY	£590,000	11/11/2022	Detached
Same street 138 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY	£585,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
28 LODGE CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QQ	£460,000	19/08/2022	Detached
115 LANCING ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QY	£655,000	18/08/2022	Detached
55 LANCING ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QU	£738,000	16/06/2022	Detached
4 GLASTONBURY CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 4LF	£690,000	13/05/2022	Detached
6 GLASTONBURY CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 4LF	£535,000	06/05/2022	Detached
287 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BY	£600,000	30/03/2022	Detached
Same street 188 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY	£722,500	23/02/2022	Detached
229 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BY	£515,000	27/09/2021	Detached
164 FELSTEAD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9AF	£790,000	23/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £657,917 (6 sales)

Area average: £626,269 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -12.8%

10y growth 19.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bromley. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.1%

5y (index) 15.2%

10y (index) 24.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bromley. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,508/mo

Realistic £1,675/mo

Optimistic £1,843/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bromley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cambridge: £1,122/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Court Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Sparkle Tanning & Beauty	0.4 miles
Shop	Choux Bakery	0.4 miles
Train station	Orpington	0.9 miles
Train station	Chelsfield	1.1 miles
Hospital	Chelsfield Park Hospital	1.4 miles
University	University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus	5.2 miles
Hospital	Sloane Hospital	5.5 miles
University	University of Greenwich	8.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	46
Anti-social behaviour	30
Other theft	18
Vehicle crime	18
Shoplifting	17
Burglary	13
Public order	8
Robbery	8
Criminal damage and arson	7
Other crime	4
Drugs	2
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	173

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Harris Academy Orpington	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 17 Jul 2023
Dorton College of Further Education	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Blenheim Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 13 Nov 2014
Bromley Beacon Academy	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Feb 2019
Harris Primary Academy Orpington	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 11 Sep 2019

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Horsecroft Close, BR6	£2,400/mo	3	0.25 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,400/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.46%

Max investor price (0.8%) £300,000

Target investor price (1%) £240,000

Gross yield 5.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 18×

Monthly cashflow £91/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.7%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).