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24 ATHELSTAN WAY

ORPINGTON, GREATER LONDON BR5 2QX

3 beds 201 m² Listed 15 Mar 2011 (-5607d)

£365,000

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Property details

Floor area

201 m²

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£350,000 Jun 2011

Price per m²

£1,816/m²

Local average

£804,231 (-54.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,777 of 33,755)

Street crime

239 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated on the popular 'Walsingham Gate' development we are delighted to offer this well presented family detached house.

The accommodation comprises two reception rooms, a large double glazed conservatory, modern fitted kitchen and cloakroom. To the first floor are three bedrooms, the master bedroom having an en suite shower room and there is a family bathroom. Outside there is a delightful secluded garden and single garage with a large driveway to the front providing off street parking for several vehicles. Conveniently located close to excellent transport links.

Your internal viewing is recommended.

Entrance Hall    Double glazed front door opening onto Entrance hall, stairs to first floor, covered radiator, wood flooring, built in storage cupboard.

Cloakroom    Two piece suite comprising low level flush w.c and wall mounted wash hand basin, single radiator, double glazed frosted window to the front, wood flooring, tiled walls.

Kitchen 11'7" - 11'1" (3.53m - 3.38m). Fitted with an extensive range of matching wall and base units with work surfaces over, one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing and space for washing machine and dishwasher, split level cooking facilities' provided by the 'Whirlpool' double oven, four burner gas hob with extractor over, space for larder fridge, double radiator, tiled walls, double glazed window to the front, wall mounted 'Potterton' boiler concealed in cupboard, double glazed door opening to the side of the property.

Dining Room 10'10" - 9' (3.3m - 2.74m). Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden with covered radiator beneath, wood flooring, power points, coved and textured ceiling; archway through to:-

Living Room 14'8" - 13'5" (4.47m - 4.1m). Double glazed window to rear elevation with double glazed sliding doors opening into conservatory; wood flooring, covered radiator, coved and textured ceiling, built in understairs storage cupboard.

Conservatory 14'8" (4.47m) - 12'6" (3.8m) (into bay). Double glazed windows to rear and two doors providing access to garden. Power and light.

Landing    Stairs from entrance hall lead to first floor landing where as found access to loft space, power point, built in airing cupboard housing hot water tank with emersion heater with shelving over for linen.

Bedroom One 12'2" - 9'1" (3.7m - 2.77m). Double glazed window to the front with single radiator beneath, range of built in wardrobes providing ample hanging and shelving facilities; laminate wood flooring, textured ceiling, telephone point, door to ensuite.

Ensuite Shower Room 9't11 - 3'2" (2.74mt11 - 0.97m). Suite comprising low level flush w.c and wall mounted wash hand basin, large walk in fully enclosed shower with a 'Mira' electric shower, double glazed window to the rear, tiled walls and floor, radiator.

Bedroom Two 11'2" - 11'6" (3.4m - 3.5m). Double glazed window to front, single radiator, laminate wood flooring, range of built in wardrobes comprising two doubles providing hanging and shelving facilities.

Bedroom Three 8'7" - 9'10" (2.62m - 3m). Double glazed window to rear, single radiator, laminate wood flooring, textured ceiling, power points.

Bathroom    Suite comprising panelled bath with antique style mixer tap, low level flush w.c with concealed cistern and wash hand basin, tiled walls and floor, single radiator, frosted double glazed window to the rear.

Front Garden    Tar macadam driveway providing off street parking for several cars, laid to lawn, access to either side of property, access to garage.

Rear Garden 54' - 40' (16.46m - 12.2m). Blocked paved patio area to the either side of the conservatory with the remainder laid to lawn with stocked flower beds. The garden is secluded and has access to both side of the property and has fencing to all sides; courtesy door to garage.

Single Garage 17'4" - 9' (5.28m - 2.74m). Up and over door to the front, power and light, houses the electric fuse box and gas and electricity meters.

Listed by

Orpington

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 18322515

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 04/06/2024

Expiry date: 03/06/2034

Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,500

Recommendations

  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 01/06/2011 (15 years ago) £350,000

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
41 SPRING SHAW ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2RH £775,000 17/04/2025 Detached
46 SPRING SHAW ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2RH £710,000 05/09/2022 Detached
4 SPRING SHAW ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2RH £646,992 30/08/2022 Detached
16 ST PAULS WOOD HILL, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2SY £755,000 15/08/2022 Detached
54 SPRING SHAW ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2RH £620,000 01/07/2022 Detached
17 ATHELSTAN WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2QX £720,000 24/11/2021 Detached

Area average: £704,499 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.3%
10y growth 93.8%

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

1y (index) 0.6%
5y (index) 14.6%
10y (index) 24%

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 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 Cotmandene Crescent 0.1 miles
Shop BR Ink 0.2 miles
Shop Beautiful Nails 0.2 miles
Train station St Mary Cray 0.8 miles
Train station Petts Wood 1.7 miles
University University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus 3.0 miles
Hospital Chelsfield Park Hospital 3.6 miles
Hospital Sloane Hospital 4.6 miles
University University of Greenwich 7.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 67
Anti-social behaviour 60
Shoplifting 35
Vehicle crime 23
Public order 17
Other theft 10
Robbery 8
Burglary 7
Drugs 7
Other crime 4
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 239

Within 1 mile during May 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
Midfield Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 6 Dec 2017
Gray's Farm Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 12 Sep 2016
Leesons Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 30 Jan 2023
Kemnal Technology College Secondary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 21 Sep 2022
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 8 Sep 2017

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.46%
Max investor price (0.8%) £209,375
Target investor price (1%) £167,500
  • 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).