Sold STC Semi-detached

4 PETTS WOOD ROAD

ORPINGTON, PETTS WOOD, GREATER LONDON BR5 1LB

5 beds 1 baths 151 m² Listed 6 Sep 2023 (-1048d)

£825,000

Reduced on 21 May 2024

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

151 m²

Council tax band

G

EPC rating

E

Last sold

£800,000 Aug 2024

Price per m²

£5,464/m²

Local average

£551,613 (+49.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,638 of 33,755)

Street crime

165 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Chain Free
  • Semi Detached Home
  • Five bedrooms
  • 1625 sqft home and approx 95 garden
  • Well Located for Local Amenities
  • Council Tax Band G

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

An exciting opportunity to refurbish and extend STPP to create a fabulous family home. Located for convenient access to Petts Wood station and a selection of local shops, eateries and supermarkets. Edmund are delighted to offer to the market this extended, 5 bedroom, halls adjoining semi-detached family home. The property is offered to the market on a chain free basis for the first time in over 50 years, having been lovingly maintained by the current owner. The entrance offers a spacious hallway leading to two large, bright reception rooms and in turn a fitted kitchen. On the first floor there are four well presented bedrooms and the family bathroom with a separate W.C. The house has been extended to offer a large second floor bedroom. The property has a beautiful, mature, well kept garden which has excellent levels of seclusion via the array of trees, shrubs and well stocked borders. Further features include a detached garage, entertaining patio, side access, a ground floor W.C. and off road parking. The property is well positioned for access to Central Petts Wood and a selection of well regarded local schools. A viewing is essential to appreciate the space and potential on offer.

Front - Well kept lawn front garden with driveway parking leading up to:

Porch - Enclosed brick porch with tiled floor and access hallway via a stain glass multi panel front door.

Hallway - Under stairs storage cupboard, radiator and fitted carpet.

Lounge - 4.39m into bay x 4.19m (14'5 into bay x 13'9) - Double glazed bay window to front. Original parquet wooden flooring. Two radiators.

Dining Room - 4.62m x 3.66m (15'2 x 12') - Double glazed double doors to rear leading out to the garden plus double glazed windows to rear. Radiator with cover and fitted carpet.

Ground Floor Wc - Double glazed semi opaque window to side. Wall mounted wash hand basin with splashback tiling and low level WC. Radiator and fitted carpet.

Kitchen - 4.22m x 2.57m (13'10 x 8'5) - Double glazed windows to side and rear plus double glazed door to side. A range of wall and base units with complementing roll top work surfaces. Inset sink with mixer tap and drainer to side. Low level AEG oven and grill, recessed AEG four burner, electric hob with concealed extractor over. Integrated AEG dishwasher. Breakfast bar, radiator, laminate wood flooring, part tiled walls and spotlights.

Stairs To First Floor -

Landing - Airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Fitted carpet.

Bedroom One - 4.72m x 4.19m max points (15'6 x 13'9 max points) - Double glazed windows to front. Radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom Two - 3.63m x 3.56m (11'11 x 11'8) - Double glazed window to rear. Built in storage cupboard, radiator and carpet tiles.

Bedroom Three - 2.67m x 2.67m (8'9 x 8'9) - Double glazed windows to front. Built in wardrobe, radiator and solid wood flooring.

Bedroom Four - 2.79m x 2.01m (9'2 x 6'7) - Double glazed windows to front. Radiator and solid wood flooring.

Bathroom - Double glazed semi opaque window to side. Two piece suite comprising tiled enclosed bath with wall mounted Mira shower and folding glass screen. Vanity wash hand basin with storage under. Radiator, tiled walls and fitted carpet.

Separate Wc - Double glazed semi opaque window to side. Low level WC and lino flooring.

Stairs To Second Floor -

Bedroom Five - 5.51m x 4.88m reduced to 3.23m (18'1 x 16' reduced - Double glazed jewel aspect windows to front and rear. Double radiator and fitted carpet.

Garden - 28.96m approx (95' approx) - A stunning mature rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn and has a selection of mature trees that offer high levels of seclusion. there is also well stocked borders and a paved patio area to the rear of the house. Concrete bunker for storage, timber storage shed and side access.

Detached Garage - Brick built garage with a tile pitched roof and double doors to the front. Light and power.

Directions - From Petts Wood, Station Square BR5 1NA, proceed up Petts Wood Road.

Listed by

Petts Wood

Edmund Estate Agents

Reference: 139578497

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 03/06/2023

Expiry date: 02/06/2033

Current heating cost: £3,041/year

Potential heating cost: £1,605/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £22,050

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #6746978

Property Details

Street: 4 Petts Wood Road

Town: Petts Wood

Postcode: BR5 1LB

Installation Details

Items: 13 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 10/08/2009

Work Completed: 10/07/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6057680

Property Details

Street: 4 Petts Wood Road

Town: Petts Wood

Postcode: BR5 1LB

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 13/10/2008

Work Completed: 19/09/2008

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 16/08/2024 (1 year ago) £800,000

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
30 KEDLESTON DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2DR £552,000 14/10/2025 Semi-detached
9 PRINCES AVENUE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1QP £1,010,000 15/08/2025 Semi-detached
69 GREENCOURT ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1QN £940,000 06/08/2025 Semi-detached
25 PETTS WOOD ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1JT £750,000 02/07/2025 Semi-detached
74 PETTS WOOD ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1LD £993,000 23/01/2025 Semi-detached
53 GREENCOURT ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1QN £800,000 04/09/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 38 PETTS WOOD ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1LB £1,120,000 16/05/2023 Detached
47 PRINCES AVENUE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1QR £790,000 30/11/2022 Semi-detached
1 PETTS WOOD ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1JT £860,000 23/11/2022 Semi-detached
75 PETTS WOOD ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1JU £885,000 12/08/2022 Semi-detached
32 PRINCES AVENUE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1QS £1,080,000 03/08/2022 Semi-detached
72 PRINCES AVENUE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1QS £935,000 07/12/2021 Semi-detached
26 GREENCOURT ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1QW £830,000 17/11/2021 Semi-detached
46 PETTS WOOD ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1LD £750,000 16/11/2021 Semi-detached
54 PRINCES AVENUE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 1QS £895,000 27/10/2021 Semi-detached
34 SHEEN ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2JB £365,000 09/08/2021 Semi-detached
34 SHEEN ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2JB £385,000 09/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £1,120,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £801,250 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.5%
10y growth 26.1%

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

1y (index) 1.8%
5y (index) 15.9%
10y (index) 28.1%

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 Outer South East London: £1,795/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Ladywood Avenue 0.0 miles
Shop Petts Wood Glass 0.6 miles
Shop Face & Body Clinic 0.6 miles
Train station Petts Wood 0.7 miles
Train station St Mary Cray 0.8 miles
Hospital Chelsfield Park Hospital 2.9 miles
Hospital Sloane Hospital 4.2 miles
University University of Greenwich 7.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 58
Violence and sexual offences 33
Vehicle crime 20
Shoplifting 14
Other theft 11
Public order 8
Burglary 7
Drugs 5
Other crime 4
Robbery 3
Bicycle theft 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 165

Within 1 mile during May 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
Poverest Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 24 Oct 2014
Perry Hall Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 21 Jan 2024
Clannad Education Centre Other 0.6 miles Good — 29 Jan 2023
Crofton Infant School Primary 0.8 miles Outstanding — 24 Mar 2016
Crofton Junior School Primary 0.8 miles Outstanding — 6 Mar 2019

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%
Max investor price (0.8%) £209,375
Target investor price (1%) £167,500
  • 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).