Sold STC Terraced

16 OAKDENE ROAD

ORPINGTON, GREATER LONDON BR5 2AJ

3 beds 1 baths 1,206 sq ft Listed 13 Feb 2024 (-847d)

£450,000

Reduced on 18 Jul 2024

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

112 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£450,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£4,018/m²

Local average

£361,868 (+24.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,760 of 33,755)

Street crime

311 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Well-proportioned terraced house
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Spacious through living/dining room + conservatory
  • Contemporary fitted kitchen
  • Rear and front gardens
  • Detached garage (providing parking)
  • Conveniently-situated
  • No onward chain

Additional details

Heating
Double glazing, Gas central
Parking
Garage, Off street, Private, Allocated
Garden
Front garden, Patio, Private garden, Rear garden, Back garden

Description

Kenton are delighted to present this well-proportioned 3 bedroom terraced house, conveniently-situated within close proximity to; transport links, general amenities and popular schools. Internally, to the ground floor you will find a spacious through living/dining room which in turn opens onto a double glazed conservatory overlooking the rear garden, in addition to a contemporary fitted kitchen. The first floor comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms (with featured fitted wardrobes) as well as a family bathroom and separate W.C. Externally, there is a rear garden featuring both decking and traditional lawn areas, as well as access to a detached garage to the rear which itself can also be accessed (i.e for vehicle parking) via the adjacent road (Littlejohn Road). To the front is a further garden area with traditional lawn. As aforementioned, Oakdene Road is conveniently-located with namely, St Mary Cray Station a mere circa half a mile or so away and providing direct direct and frequent services into Central London. Furthermore, both Orpington High Street and the popular Nugent Shopping Park are also easily-accessed via a short bus or drive (with the latter within walking distance also). Some of Orpington's most coveted and reputable schools are also nearby, including the Ofsted "good" rated Poverest Primary School and typically Ofsted "outstanding" rated Perry Hall Primary School also. Offered to the market with the benefit of no onward chain.

Entrance Hall: Staircase to first floor, radiator, wood flooring.

Living Room & Dining Area: 24'3" x 12'9" (7.39m x 3.89m), Double glazed multipane window to the front, feature fireplace, radiators, wall lights, coved ceiling, wood flooring. Opening on to:

Conservatory: 12'9" x 8'12" (3.89m x 2.74m), Built on a low-level brick base with double glazed windows to the rear and side, double glazed doors to the side, fitted carpet.

Kitchen: 15'6" x 9'3" (4.72m x 2.82m), Double glazed multipane window to the rear, double glazed door to the rear, range of contemporary wall and base units, cupboards and drawers, ceramic sink unit with mixer tap, extensive working surfaces with splashback tiling, space for double oven, plumbing for dishwasher, integrated washing machine, space for American style fridge freezer, built-in storage cupboard, laminate flooring.

Bedroom 1: 12'10" x 9'11" (3.91m x 3.02m), Double glazed multipane window to the front, range of built-in wardrobes, radiator, fitted carpet.

Landing: Access to loft, laminated flooring.

Bedroom 2: 11'3" x 10'12" (3.43m x 3.35m), Double glazed multipane window to the rear, built-in storgage cupboards, radiator, fitted carpet.

Bedroom 3: 8'12" x 8'0" (2.74m x 2.44m), Double glazed multipane window to the front, built-in storage cupboard, radiator, fitted carpet.

Bathroom: Double glazed frosted multipane window to the rear, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower extension, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, airing cupboard, fully tiled walls, laminated flooring.

W.C.: Low-level WC, laminated flooring.

Rear Garden: Approximately 50ft in length, Decking area, traditional lawn with mature shrubs, access to detached garage.

Garage: Vehicle access via Littlejohn Road, up and over door to the front, double glazed multipane door and window to the side.

Front Garden: Traditional lawn, mature shrubs.

Listed by

Orpington

Kenton

Reference: 144657746

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 01/03/2022

Current heating cost: £713/year

Potential heating cost: £566/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,755

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7399114

Property Details

Street: 16 Oakdene Road

Town: ORPINGTON

Postcode: BR5 2AJ

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 24/05/2010

Work Completed: 30/04/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6341769

Property Details

Street: 16 Oakdene Road

Town: ORPINGTON

Postcode: BR5 2AJ

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows

Certificate Issued: 23/02/2009

Work Completed: 09/01/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

233% since 2000

Event Date Price % change
Sold 26/03/2025 (1 year ago) £450,000 +40.6%
Sold 18/09/2014 (11 years ago) £320,000 +42.2%
Sold 02/09/2011 (14 years ago) £225,000 +66.7%
Sold 26/06/2000 (25 years ago) £135,000

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
15 BRIDGE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2BJ £360,000 09/01/2026 Terraced
107 GLENDOWER CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0UP £422,500 27/06/2025 Terraced
4 HARRIS CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2FL £502,000 17/11/2023 Terraced
6 BLACKTHORN GROVE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2FG £580,000 09/11/2023 Terraced
43 BROOKMEAD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2BQ £454,500 03/11/2023 Terraced
1A LOCKESLEY DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2AA £515,000 26/10/2023 Terraced
38 BROOKMEAD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2BG £462,500 28/09/2023 Terraced
15 THE GREENWAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2AY £455,000 08/09/2023 Terraced
46 BRIDGE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2BH £575,000 31/08/2023 Terraced
Same street 29 OAKDENE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2AJ £490,000 25/08/2023 Detached
45 ROBINHOOD GREEN, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2AT £320,000 10/08/2023 Terraced
Same street 31 OAKDENE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2AJ £490,000 26/05/2023 Detached
Same street 18 OAKDENE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2AJ £500,000 18/04/2023 Semi-detached
10 WENDOVER WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0US £200,000 13/04/2023 Terraced
10 WENDOVER WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0US £215,000 13/04/2023 Terraced
6 CROSS ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2DJ £375,000 23/02/2023 Terraced
2 CROSS ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2DJ £390,000 20/12/2022 Terraced
1 WENDOVER WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0US £455,000 09/12/2022 Terraced
79 GLENDOWER CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0UP £450,000 30/11/2022 Terraced
22 BROOKMEAD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2BG £490,000 30/06/2022 Terraced
Same street 13 OAKDENE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2AJ £442,000 06/06/2022 Semi-detached
19 BRIDGE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2BJ £325,000 01/06/2022 Terraced
49 GLENDOWER CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 0UP £375,000 22/02/2022 Terraced
90 BROOKMEAD WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2BD £360,000 15/02/2022 Terraced
Same street 22 OAKDENE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2AJ £417,000 27/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 8 OAKDENE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2AJ £450,000 29/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £464,833 (6 sales)

Area average: £414,075 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -3.3%
10y growth 15.5%

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

1y (index) 1.4%
5y (index) 15.7%
10y (index) 28.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,506/mo
Realistic £1,673/mo
Optimistic £1,840/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bromley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Outer South East London: £1,546/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Marion Crescent 0.2 miles
Shop Access Self Storage Orpington 0.4 miles
Shop Jon's 0.4 miles
Train station St Mary Cray 0.6 miles
Train station Orpington 1.1 miles
Hospital Chelsfield Park Hospital 2.3 miles
Hospital Sloane Hospital 4.9 miles
University University of Greenwich 8.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 80
Anti-social behaviour 57
Shoplifting 48
Vehicle crime 31
Other theft 19
Public order 19
Burglary 15
Criminal damage and arson 14
Drugs 13
Robbery 9
Other crime 3
Theft from the person 2
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 311

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
Poverest Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 24 Oct 2014
Perry Hall Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 21 Jan 2024
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 16 Oct 2017
Clannad Education Centre Other 0.5 miles Good — 29 Jan 2023
St Philomena's Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 27 May 2010

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.37%
Max investor price (0.8%) £209,125
Target investor price (1%) £167,300
  • 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).