# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BR6 9PB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 23 BORKWOOD WAY, ORPINGTON, GREATER LONDON BR6 9PB | | Price | £750,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 105 m² | | Last sold | £650,000 Jul 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 30/05/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,819/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £28,675 ### Recommendations - A2 (£850 - £1,500) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - 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/7693-3038-8205-1224-5200) ## Description This extended semi-detached home sits on a large plot in a highly desirable road on the south side of Orpington, close to reputable schools and Orpington station. The accommodation is over two floors and has been extended to the side and to the rear. On the ground floor, you will find two reception rooms - a living room at the front and dining room to the rear. In addition, there is an L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room and ground floor WC. A hallway at the front has stairs that lead to the first floor landing and from here, you can access the four bedrooms and family bathroom and WC. The stand-out feature of this home must be the impressive garden to the rear which extends to over 130' long and over 50' at its widest point. It has areas of patio, lawn and many mature trees and shrubs. It's ideal for children to play. At the front, you will find a private driveway providing off street parking and this also gives access to the integral garage. Orpington, a desirable commuter town within the M25 with many people drawn to the area for the reputable schools and the railway stations that can transport you direct into London in as little as 15 minutes. The town centre has a comprehensive range of shops and facilities including the Walnuts Shopping Centre and Odeon cinema. Sports facilities are also well catered for with the Walnuts Leisure Centre, golf courses, football and rugby clubs all within the area. You will also find larger stores such as Marks and Spencer at the Nugent Retail Park, along with supermarkets and home living stores along the Sevenoaks Way. Shopping centres at Bluewater and Bromley can also be found within 10 miles drive or bus journey. Local Authority: Bromley Council Tax Band: E Please note than an AML fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Extended Semi-detached Four Bedrooms Kitchen/Breakfast Room 130' Rear Garden ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/175039838/1682282) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/175039838/1682283) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/175039838/1682284) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/175039838/1682285) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/175039838/1682286) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/175039838/1682287) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/175039838/1682288) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/175039838/1682289) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/175039838/1682290) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/175039838/1682291) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/175039838/1682292) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/175039838/1682293) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/175039838/1682294) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/175039838/1682295) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/175039838/1682296) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/175039838/1682297) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/175039838/1682298) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/175039838/1682299) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/175039838/1682300) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/175039838/1682301) - Picture No. 21 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/175039838/1682302) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/175039838/1682303) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #16482687 - **Address:** 23 Borkwood Way, ORPINGTON, BR6 9PB - **Certificate Issued:** 22/09/2024 - **Work Completed:** 12/09/2024 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 23 BORKWOOD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PB | £650,000 | 15/07/2024 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 22 ROSEBERRY GARDENS, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9QE | £460,000 | 23/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 19 TUBBENDEN DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PA | £677,500 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 2 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9NX | £545,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 42 LEAMINGTON AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9QB | £555,415 | 28/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | 22 LEAMINGTON AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9QB | £520,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 31 LEAMINGTON AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9QA | £555,000 | 31/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 31 BORKWOOD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PB | £600,000 | 27/10/2023 | Other | | 23 TILE FARM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9RY | £615,000 | 28/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 7 BORKWOOD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PB | £707,500 | 26/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 35 MELROSE CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9NT | £455,000 | 12/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 87 BORKWOOD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PE | £587,000 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 35 MELROSE CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9NT | £449,310 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 15 TUBBENDEN DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PA | £701,000 | 13/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 161 TUBBENDEN LANE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PS | £625,000 | 08/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 82 BORKWOOD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PF | £609,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 50 BORKWOOD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PF | £575,000 | 04/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 41 BORKWOOD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PB | £480,000 | 27/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 2 SUMMERHILL CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PX | £467,500 | 25/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 59 NORTHLANDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9LU | £565,000 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 44 NORTHLANDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9LY | £588,000 | 29/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 54 RIDGEWAY CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9QP | £790,000 | 29/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 113 BORKWOOD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PE | £599,000 | 07/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 SOUTHLANDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9NZ | £612,500 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 21 BORKWOOD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 9PB | £640,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £606,875 (4 sales) **Area average:** £577,561 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £623,538 (50 Semi-detached, BR6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +20.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bromley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,513/mo - **Realistic:** £1,681/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,849/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cambridge (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Newstead Avenue, BR6 | £2,650/mo | 4 | 0.49 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Detached House, Warren Road, BR6 | £2,500/mo | 4 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cloonmore Avenue, BR6 | £2,400/mo | 4 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Terraced House, Highfield Avenue, BR6 | £2,375/mo | 4 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Terraced House, Arundel Drive, BR6 | £2,300/mo | 4 | 1.21 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,445/mo (5 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (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:** 3.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 26× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-819/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.5% *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:** £7,143/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 8.7% - **10y growth:** 27.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bromley; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 16.2% - **10y growth (index):** 29% ## 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)