# 2 bedroom flat for sale (CR0 6BG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 OVAL ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON CR0 6BG |
| Price | £175,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 73 m² |
| Last sold | £155,000 Nov 2012 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 13/12/2030
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,515

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- E (£15)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9110-2464-6020-2090-7291)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

A two double bedroom split level conversion situated on the ever sought after Oval Road of Croydon. Offering spacious throughout, this would be a great opportunity to update to suit your own style. An excellent first purchase or investment!

**DESCRIPTION**

A two double bedroom split level conversion situated on the ever sought after Oval Road of Croydon. Offering spacious throughout, this would be a great opportunity to update to suit your own style. An excellent first purchase or investment!

**Entrance Hall** 

Door to to the front, carpet, coved ceiling, understairs cupboard, power points and stairs to the first floor.

**Lounge** 14' 3" into bay x 10' 7" ( 4.34m into bay x 3.23m )

Single glazed bay window to the front aspect, gas fireplace, coved ceiling and power points.

**Kitchen** 12' 5" x 10' 5" ( 3.78m x 3.18m )

Fitted kitchen with mounted base units, roll top work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer unit, free standing electric oven with electric hob, space for fridge freezer, single glazed window to the rear aspect, lino flooring and door to lobby area.

**Lobby Area** 

Cupboard housing water tank.

**Bathroom** 

Partly tiled bathroom with bath, sink, WC, wall heater and obscure single glazed window to the side aspect.

**Landing** 

Stairs from hallway and loft access.

**Bedroom One** 13' 6" x 11' 10" ( 4.11m x 3.61m )

Two single glazed windows to the front aspect, built in wardrobe and power points.

**Bedroom Two** 12' 11" x 12' 11" ( 3.94m x 3.94m )

Single glazed window to the rear aspect, built in wardrobe and power points.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

## Property Photos

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- ![EPC](/listings/photos/37752593/389631) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 OVAL ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6BG | £155,000 | 30/11/2012 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 57A OVAL ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6BQ | £310,000 | 17/12/2025 | Flat |
| 40B OVAL ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6BJ | £108,000 | 13/11/2025 | Flat |
| YARDMASTER HOUSE, 11 FLAT 7 CROSS ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6FB | £400,000 | 16/06/2025 | Flat |
| CUMBERLAND COURT, 21 FLAT 24 CROSS ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6TE | £175,000 | 06/02/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 2 OVAL ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6BG | £440,000 | 11/11/2024 | Terraced |
| YARDMASTER HOUSE, 11 FLAT 3 CROSS ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6FB | £98,400 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| 16 FLAT 2 COLSON ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6UA | £204,000 | 01/11/2023 | Flat |
| 44A OVAL ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6BJ | £334,000 | 04/07/2023 | Flat |
| SANTINA APARTMENTS, 45 FLAT 39 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6FH | £385,000 | 28/06/2023 | Flat |
| 14C FLAT 1 LESLIE PARK ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6TN | £322,500 | 09/06/2023 | Flat |
| 4B CHISHOLM ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6UP | £366,101 | 15/03/2023 | Flat |
| 16 FLAT 2 COLSON ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6UA | £145,000 | 10/03/2023 | Flat |
| SANTINA APARTMENTS, 45 FLAT 31 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6FH | £369,000 | 17/02/2023 | Flat |
| 16 COLSON ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6UA | £240,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat |
| CHESSINGTON COURT, 12 FLAT 5 LESLIE PARK ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6TN | £267,500 | 15/12/2022 | Flat |
| 35B CHISHOLM ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6UQ | £365,000 | 12/12/2022 | Flat |
| SANTINA APARTMENTS, 45 FLAT 80 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6FH | £330,000 | 17/11/2022 | Flat |
| SANTINA APARTMENTS, 45 FLAT 86 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6FH | £338,000 | 14/09/2022 | Flat |
| SANTINA APARTMENTS, 45 FLAT 90 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6FH | £450,000 | 19/08/2022 | Flat |
| SANTINA APARTMENTS, 45 FLAT 87 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6FH | £450,000 | 19/08/2022 | Flat |
| 14C FLAT 2 LESLIE PARK ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6TN | £237,000 | 22/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 4 OVAL ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6BG | £410,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 5A OVAL ROAD, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 6BG | £249,000 | 29/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £366,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £294,725 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £261,569 (163 Flat, CR0, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -33.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,409/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,565/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,722/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Oval Road, CR0 | £1,650/mo | 2 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Cross Road, CR0 | £1,800/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Lower Addiscombe Road, CR0 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Warren Rd, CR0 | £1,950/mo | 2 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Vita Apartments, CR0 | £2,225/mo | 2 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Turnpike Link, CR0 | £1,900/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,813/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.06% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £231,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £185,000

*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 £1,850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 12.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 7.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £951/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 22.5%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,397/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -12.4%
- **10y growth:** -0.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Croydon; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -6.3%
- **5y growth (index):** -8.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 2.8%

## Flood risk

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

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