Sold STC Detached

18 EDISON ROAD

WELLING, GREATER LONDON DA16 3NG

2 beds 786 sq ft Listed 2 Apr 2014 (-4469d)

£240,000

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (DA16 3NG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, GREATER LONDON DA16 3NG |
| Price | £240,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 73 m² |
| Last sold | £250,000 Jun 2014 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** F
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 01/04/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,430

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£30)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- T2 (£900)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0227-2812-7341-9704-1785)

## Description

** GUIDE PRICE £240,000-£260,000 **

A chain free 2 bedroom, 2 reception room detached bungalow which requires modernisation convenient for local shops, bus routes, Welling Station & East Wickham Open Space.

**Porch:**    Door to side.

**Entrance Hall:**    'L' Shaped, door to side, built in cupboard, carpet as fitted.

**Lounge:**  17'7" (5.36m) narrowing to 13' (3.96m) x 9'10" (3m).  Double glazed window to front and side, feature fireplace, carpet as fitted.

**Bedroom 1:**  12'10" x 9'11" (3.91m x 3.02m).  Double glazed window to front and side, carpet as fitted.

**Bedroom 2:**  12'11" x 9'10" (3.94m x 3m).  Double glazed window to side, carpet as fitted.

**Bathroom:**    Double glazed window to side, panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc, tiled walls, carpet as fitted.

**Kitchen:**  9'9" x 6'10" (2.97m x 2.08m).  Double glazed window to side, range of wall and base units with complimentary work surfaces, carpet as fitted.

**Rear Lobby:**    Door to garden.

**Separate WC:**    Low level wc.

**Dining Room:**  11'3" x 9'6" (3.43m x 2.9m).  Window to rear and side, carpet as fitted.

**Garden:**  Approx 30' (Approx 9.14m).  Access to side, patio and lawn areas, flower and shrub borders.

**Private Driveway:**

**Detached Garage:**

## Property Photos

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- ![Map](/listings/photos/45570842/400402) - Map
- ![EPC](/listings/photos/45570842/400408) - EPC

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/45570842/400415) - Floorplan

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG | £250,000 | 18/06/2014 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 WHITING CLOSE, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3LX | £500,000 | 24/10/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 36 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG | £415,600 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 24 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG | £470,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 42 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG | £460,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 84 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG | £490,000 | 06/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 76 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG | £440,000 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 34 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG | £415,000 | 25/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 WORDSWORTH ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NU | £350,000 | 18/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 26 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG | £476,000 | 17/02/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £452,371 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £425,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £500,000 (1 Detached, DA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -52%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,375/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,528/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,681/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Outer South East London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £191,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £152,800

*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:** £3,288/m²

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 31.9%

## Flood risk

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

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

73 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£250,000 Jun 2014

Price per m²

£3,288/m²

Local average

£500,000 (-52%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,332 of 33,755)

Street crime

307 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Two Reception Rooms
Approx 30ft Rear Garden
Detached Garage
Private Driveway
Mostly Double Glazed
Central Heating
Viewing Recommended

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

GUIDE PRICE £240,000-£260,000
A chain free 2 bedroom, 2 reception room detached bungalow which requires modernisation convenient for local shops, bus routes, Welling Station & East Wickham Open Space.

Porch: Door to side.

Entrance Hall: 'L' Shaped, door to side, built in cupboard, carpet as fitted.

Lounge: 17'7" (5.36m) narrowing to 13' (3.96m) x 9'10" (3m). Double glazed window to front and side, feature fireplace, carpet as fitted.

Bedroom 1: 12'10" x 9'11" (3.91m x 3.02m). Double glazed window to front and side, carpet as fitted.

Bedroom 2: 12'11" x 9'10" (3.94m x 3m). Double glazed window to side, carpet as fitted.

Bathroom: Double glazed window to side, panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc, tiled walls, carpet as fitted.

Kitchen: 9'9" x 6'10" (2.97m x 2.08m). Double glazed window to side, range of wall and base units with complimentary work surfaces, carpet as fitted.

Rear Lobby: Door to garden.

Separate WC: Low level wc.

Dining Room: 11'3" x 9'6" (3.43m x 2.9m). Window to rear and side, carpet as fitted.

Garden: Approx 30' (Approx 9.14m). Access to side, patio and lawn areas, flower and shrub borders.

Private Driveway:

Detached Garage:

Listed by

Welling

Robinson Jackson

Reference: 45570842

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 01/04/2024. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: F

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/04/2014

Expiry date: 01/04/2024 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,430

EPC F or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boiler (£900)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	18/06/2014 (12 years ago)	£250,000	—

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
3 WHITING CLOSE, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3LX	£500,000	24/10/2024	Detached
Same street 36 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG	£415,600	30/06/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 24 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG	£470,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 42 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG	£460,000	26/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 84 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG	£490,000	06/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 76 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG	£440,000	11/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 34 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG	£415,000	25/05/2022	Semi-detached
36 WORDSWORTH ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NU	£350,000	18/05/2022	Detached
Same street 26 EDISON ROAD, WELLING, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA16 3NG	£476,000	17/02/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £452,371 (7 sales)

Area average: £425,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

1y (index) 2.4%

5y (index) 15.2%

10y (index) 31.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,375/mo

Realistic £1,528/mo

Optimistic £1,681/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bexley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Outer South East London: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DA16 3NG

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Chaucer Road	0.0 miles
Train station	Welling	0.5 miles
Shop	Budgens	0.5 miles
Shop	Tech & Vape Zone	0.6 miles
Train station	Falconwood	1.1 miles
University	University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus	1.9 miles
Hospital	Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2	4.4 miles
Hospital	Rainbow Ward	4.5 miles
University	University of Greenwich	4.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	83
Anti-social behaviour	74
Shoplifting	33
Vehicle crime	23
Criminal damage and arson	19
Other theft	19
Public order	16
Drugs	15
Burglary	9
Other crime	5
Theft from the person	5
Robbery	3
Possession of weapons	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	307

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
ADO River Valley School	Other	0.2 miles	Good — 22 Oct 2023
Willow Dene School	Other	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 13 Dec 2022
East Wickham Primary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 May 2016
Timbercroft Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 30 Nov 2012
Rockliffe Manor Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 9 Oct 2013

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.64%

Max investor price (0.8%) £191,000

Target investor price (1%) £152,800

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).