Sold STC Semi-detached

162 COURT ROAD

ORPINGTON, GREATER LONDON BR6 0PY

3 beds 1,152 sq ft Listed 28 Oct 2014 (-4261d)

£485,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BR6 0PY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 162 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, GREATER LONDON BR6 0PY |
| Price | £485,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 107 m² |
| Last sold | £487,000 Jan 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 26/10/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £639/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,535

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£35)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8474-7920-0659-3073-5926)

## Description

Double glazed window and door to front.

Hallway  -

Double glazed windows and door to the front. Stairscase to first floor. Double radiator. Understairs storage housing electric meter and wall mounted boiler.

Downstairs Shower Room

En-closed Shower Room with walk in shower cubicle with sliding door. Wash hand basin with mixer tap. Low level flush. Tiled walls and floor. Storage cupboard with gas meter.

Lounge  - 14'8 x 13'6 (4.5m x 4.1m  )

Double glazed bay window to front. Coved ceiling. Double Radiator. Ariel Point.

Open Plan Family /Dining Room and Kitchen  - 23'5 x 18'6  > 15'9 x 11'9  (7.1m x 5.6m  > 4.8m x 3.6m   )

Bi-Folding double glazed doors and window to the garden. Modern fitted kitchen with soft close wall, base, drawer and larder unit. Worksurfaces.Kickboards with intergrated heater. Stainless steel "FRANKE" sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated appliances including double fan assisted oven, ceramic hob with vented extractor fan over, integrated dishwasher, fridge freezer and wine cooler. Utility area with separate stainless steel round sink unit with mixer tap and worksurface over. plumbed for washing machine and space for tumble dryer.  Dining/Family Area: Coved ceiling. Double Radiator. Laminate style flooring.

Landing

Double glazed stained glass window to side.  Loft access with TV booster aerial unit.

Bedroom One  - 14'8 x 11'10(4.5m x 3.6m )

Double glazed bay window to front. Coved ceiling. Aerial Point. Double radiator.

Bedroom Two  - 13'5 x 11'10(4.1m x 3.6m )

Double glazed window to rear.  Double Radiator. Coved ceiling.  Aerial point.

Bedroom Three  - 9'9 x 7'10(3.0m x 2.4m )

Double glazed bay window to front. Coved ceiling. Double radiator. Aerial point

Bathroom  - 9'2 x 8'2  (2.8m x 2.5m )

Two double glazed frosted windows to side. Modern bathroom suite with panelled bath with mixer tap.  Walk in shower cubicle with rainwater style shower head and contemporary fittings. Wash hand basin. Low level wc. Wall mounted mirrored cabinet with integral electric shaver point. Tiled walls and floor.

Garden  - 81'0 x 30'2 > 78'0 x 30'2(24.7m x 9.2m > 23.8m x 9.2m )

Decked area. Outside water tap and electric point. Laid to lawn. Mature shrubs and borders. Timber Shed. Side access.

Driveway

Wrought Iron gates to garden. Parking for two cars. Laid to lawn with mature plants and shrubs.

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## Floorplans

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 162 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY | £487,000 | 23/01/2015 | Semi-detached |
| 162 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY | £250,000 | 16/11/2012 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 72 GILLMANS ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 4LB | £450,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 150 SPUR ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QW | £515,000 | 02/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 17 TINTAGEL ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 4LG | £560,000 | 22/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 174 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY | £640,000 | 27/09/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 36 UPLANDS ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0RJ | £460,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 WOODLEY ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BN | £450,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 121 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PU | £435,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 20 BEDFORD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QH | £485,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 35 AVALON ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9AX | £570,000 | 10/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 87 LANCING ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QU | £537,000 | 26/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 181 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PX | £400,000 | 14/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 140 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY | £550,000 | 03/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 39 TINTAGEL ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 4LG | £468,500 | 12/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 30 BLENHEIM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BG | £540,000 | 02/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 121 SPUR ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QP | £790,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 128 SPUR ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QW | £747,500 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 WOODLEY ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BN | £585,000 | 04/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 137 LANCING ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QY | £470,000 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 156 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY | £650,000 | 08/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 154 FELSTEAD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9AF | £370,000 | 01/12/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £533,650 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £624,433 (46 Semi-detached, BR6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22.3%

## 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:** 0.49% (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:** 5.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £225/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.9%

*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:** £4,533/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 18.1%
- **10y growth:** 28.8%

## 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)

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

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Property details

Floor area

107 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£487,000 Jan 2015

Price per m²

£4,533/m²

Local average

£624,433 (-22.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,783 of 33,755)

Street crime

173 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

THREE BEDROOM EXTENDED SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
NO FORWARD CHAIN
REFURBISHED THROUGHOUT
STYLISH AND MODERN
TWO BATHROOMS
LARGE KITCHEN / FAMILY AREA
PARKING FOR THREE CARS
SIDE GARDEN ACCESS WITH PATIO AREA
78' WELL MAINTAINED REAR GARDEN WITH DECKED AREA
VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Situated in the BR6 area of Orpington is this semi-detached family home that is a pleasure to view. The vendors have completely refurbished and designed the property with the modern purchaser in mind. The home boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an extended open plan kitchen/diner offering integrated appliances and overlooking a well maintained garden which is approximately 78' in length. There is parking to the front of the home and can accommodate two/ three cars. The town has an abundance of transport links including Orpington mainline station which is 1.1 miles away and Chelsfield Station is 1.43 miles away. Orpington is steeped in history that has something for everyone including lots of greenery a High Street and an out of town retail park the "Nugent Centre". Schools including the ever popular Super Selective St Olaves and Newstead Woods Grammar Schools are wthin one mile of the home so why not take advantage of all the excellent amenities Orpington has to offer and book a viewing today.Entrance Porch
Double glazed window and door to front.
Hallway -
Double glazed windows and door to the front. Stairscase to first floor. Double radiator. Understairs storage housing electric meter and wall mounted boiler.
Downstairs Shower Room
En-closed Shower Room with walk in shower cubicle with sliding door. Wash hand basin with mixer tap. Low level flush. Tiled walls and floor. Storage cupboard with gas meter.
Lounge - 14'8 x 13'6 (4.5m x 4.1m )
Double glazed bay window to front. Coved ceiling. Double Radiator. Ariel Point.
Open Plan Family /Dining Room and Kitchen - 23'5 x 18'6 > 15'9 x 11'9 (7.1m x 5.6m > 4.8m x 3.6m )
Bi-Folding double glazed doors and window to the garden. Modern fitted kitchen with soft close wall, base, drawer and larder unit. Worksurfaces.Kickboards with intergrated heater. Stainless steel "FRANKE" sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated appliances including double fan assisted oven, ceramic hob with vented extractor fan over, integrated dishwasher, fridge freezer and wine cooler. Utility area with separate stainless steel round sink unit with mixer tap and worksurface over. plumbed for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Dining/Family Area: Coved ceiling. Double Radiator. Laminate style flooring.
Landing
Double glazed stained glass window to side. Loft access with TV booster aerial unit.
Bedroom One - 14'8 x 11'10(4.5m x 3.6m )
Double glazed bay window to front. Coved ceiling. Aerial Point. Double radiator.
Bedroom Two - 13'5 x 11'10(4.1m x 3.6m )
Double glazed window to rear. Double Radiator. Coved ceiling. Aerial point.
Bedroom Three - 9'9 x 7'10(3.0m x 2.4m )
Double glazed bay window to front. Coved ceiling. Double radiator. Aerial point
Bathroom - 9'2 x 8'2 (2.8m x 2.5m )
Two double glazed frosted windows to side. Modern bathroom suite with panelled bath with mixer tap. Walk in shower cubicle with rainwater style shower head and contemporary fittings. Wash hand basin. Low level wc. Wall mounted mirrored cabinet with integral electric shaver point. Tiled walls and floor.
Garden - 81'0 x 30'2 > 78'0 x 30'2(24.7m x 9.2m > 23.8m x 9.2m )
Decked area. Outside water tap and electric point. Laid to lawn. Mature shrubs and borders. Timber Shed. Side access.
Driveway
Wrought Iron gates to garden. Parking for two cars. Laid to lawn with mature plants and shrubs.

Listed by

Orpington

Andrews Estate Agents

Reference: 48912530

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 26/10/2024. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 27/10/2014

Expiry date: 26/10/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £639/year

Potential heating cost: £466/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,535

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
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

162 court

Price history

95% since 2012

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/01/2015 (11 years ago)	£487,000	+94.8%
Sold	16/11/2012 (13 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
72 GILLMANS ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 4LB	£450,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
150 SPUR ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QW	£515,000	02/07/2025	Semi-detached
17 TINTAGEL ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 4LG	£560,000	22/11/2024	Semi-detached
174 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY	£640,000	27/09/2024	Semi-detached
36 UPLANDS ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0RJ	£460,000	20/12/2023	Semi-detached
5 WOODLEY ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BN	£450,000	08/12/2023	Semi-detached
121 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PU	£435,000	27/10/2023	Semi-detached
20 BEDFORD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QH	£485,000	27/10/2023	Semi-detached
35 AVALON ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9AX	£570,000	10/10/2023	Semi-detached
87 LANCING ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QU	£537,000	26/09/2023	Semi-detached
181 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PX	£400,000	14/09/2023	Semi-detached
140 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY	£550,000	03/07/2023	Semi-detached
39 TINTAGEL ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 4LG	£468,500	12/06/2023	Semi-detached
30 BLENHEIM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BG	£540,000	02/06/2023	Semi-detached
121 SPUR ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QP	£790,000	12/05/2023	Semi-detached
128 SPUR ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QW	£747,500	31/03/2023	Semi-detached
14 WOODLEY ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9BN	£585,000	04/01/2023	Semi-detached
137 LANCING ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QY	£470,000	14/12/2022	Semi-detached
156 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PY	£650,000	08/12/2022	Semi-detached
154 FELSTEAD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9AF	£370,000	01/12/2022	Semi-detached

Area average: £533,650 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 18.1%

10y growth 28.8%

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

1y (index) 2.3%

5y (index) 16.6%

10y (index) 28.5%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BR6 0PY

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 0.49%

Max investor price (0.8%) £300,000

Target investor price (1%) £240,000

Gross yield 5.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16.8×

Monthly cashflow £225/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 1.9%

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).