# 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Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 26/10/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £639/year - **Est.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 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404399) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404401) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404404) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404407) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404409) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404412) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404415) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404418) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404422) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404425) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404427) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404431) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404435) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404437) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404440) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48912530/404442) - ![EPC](/listings/photos/48912530/404444) - EPC ## Floorplans - ![162 court](/listings/photos/48912530/404445) - 162 court ## 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 | | 20 BEDFORD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0QH | £485,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 121 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0PU | £435,000 | 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)