Sold STC Semi-detached

56 HARTLEY DOWN

PURLEY, GREATER LONDON CR8 4EA

4 beds 3 baths 1,701 sq ft Listed 17 Feb 2025 (-477d)

£800,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

158 m²

Council tax band

G

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£800,000 Sep 2025

Price per m²

£5,063/m²

Local average

£572,286 (+39.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,053 of 33,755)

Street crime

135 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Fabulous 4 Bedroom Semi-Detached House
  • Principal Bedroom with Dressing and En-Suite
  • Sought After Hartley Area
  • Modern Kitchen/Family Room with Central Island
  • Utility Room
  • Large Mature Rear Garden
  • Spacious Paved Driveway
  • Garage
  • Security Features - Water Softener - EV Charger

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
Cable
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Located in the highly sought-after Hartley area of Purley, this fabulous four-bedroom semi-detached home offers spacious and stylish living over two floors, making it an ideal choice for modern family life.
Stepping inside, you are welcomed by a bright and airy entrance hall. The rear aspect sitting room enjoys views over the garden and features a sliding door that opens onto the patio, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. This space flows effortlessly into the elegant dining room, which benefits from a charming bay window to the front, bathing the room in natural light and making it perfect for both relaxed family meals and entertaining.
At the heart of the home is a beautifully designed kitchen and family room, combining practicality with modern style. A central island provides a sociable space for casual dining, while a range of fitted units, a built-in oven and grill, a Neff electric induction hob offers everything needed for culinary creativity. A large window overlooks the garden, filling the space with natural light, a separate utility room and downstairs WC provides additional storage and convenience.
The first floor is thoughtfully designed, offering a spacious principal bedroom suite that includes a dressing area and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower. Three further well-proportioned bedrooms provide flexibility for family members, guests, or a home office, while the modern family bathroom, complete with both a bath and shower, ensures comfort and convenience for all.
Outside, the property boasts a large and beautifully maintained rear garden, offering a secluded retreat surrounded by mature hedges. A wooden shed provides useful storage, while the generous patio is perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. To the front, a spacious paved driveway provides ample parking, and a garage, with electric opener offers further storage or secure parking options. Furthermore, there is an EV charger and water softener providing convenient and useful additional services
The property has security features in the form of a video doorbell, alarm system and CCTV to give additional peace of mind,
This wonderful family home is a rare find in such a desirable location, offering a perfect blend of space, style, and practicality. With its generous living areas, well-appointed bedrooms, and excellent outdoor space, this is a home that is ready to welcome its next owners. To arrange a viewing or find out more, get in touch today.
London Borough of Croydon Council Tax Band G
Please note that Stamp Duty and Land Tax is due to change as of the 31st March 2025, with the nil-rate band reverting to the levels prior to changes made in September 2022. For first-time buyers the nil-rate will only apply to the first £300,000 (rather than £425,000 at present), whilst for buyers selling and buying at the same time, the nil-rate will apply to the first £125,000 (rather than £250,000 at present). The surcharge for purchasing an additional home is already in effect, seeing an increase from 3% to 5% (this is in addition to the standard Stamp Duty already applicable).
Any purchase which completes after 31st March will be liable for increased Stamp Duty. As a buyer, please ensure that you have budgeted correctly for this, and if you have any issues please raise them with the Progression Team as soon as possible.
 Example: Purchasing a property for £500,000
First-time buyer:
Current Stamp Duty; £3,750
SD 1st April 2025 onwards: £10,000
Buying Next Home:
Current Stamp Duty; £12,500
SD 1st April 2025 onwards: £15,000
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EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Coulsdon

Park & Bailey

Reference: 158348792

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 03/02/2025

Current heating cost: £1,264/year

Potential heating cost: £878/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,725

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)
  • 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)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC 1

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10605406

Property Details

Street: 56 Hartley Down

Town: PURLEY

Postcode: CR8 4EA

Installation Details

Items: 19 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 27/10/2014

Work Completed: 29/09/2014

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/09/2025 (8 months ago) £800,000

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
90 HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EB £635,000 04/08/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 22 FLAT 2 HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EA £475,000 08/12/2023 Flat
Same street 22 FLAT 4 HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EA £355,000 13/10/2023 Flat
Same street 22 FLAT 3 HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EA £425,000 26/09/2023 Flat
Same street 22 FLAT 5 HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EA £375,000 17/07/2023 Flat
Same street 42 HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EA £740,000 09/12/2022 Detached
Same street 58 HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EA £669,000 11/05/2022 Detached
219 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4HF £550,000 08/04/2022 Semi-detached
9 BRIGHTON ROAD, COULSDON, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR5 2BF £525,000 04/03/2022 Semi-detached
35 HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EF £555,000 15/02/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 2B HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EA £674,000 15/12/2021 Semi-detached
33 STOATS NEST ROAD, COULSDON, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR5 2JJ £480,000 01/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 22 HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EA £850,000 29/10/2021 Detached
Same street 2A HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EA £600,000 09/07/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 2C HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EA £675,000 30/06/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 2D HARTLEY DOWN, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4EA £600,000 30/06/2021 Semi-detached
2 GEMMELL CLOSE, PURLEY, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR8 4HP £439,500 30/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £585,273 (11 sales)

Area average: £530,750 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.8%
10y growth 15.4%

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

1y (index) -0.6%
5y (index) 3.9%
10y (index) 18%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,409/mo
Realistic £1,565/mo
Optimistic £1,722/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Croydon.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Outer North London: £2,194/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Windermere Road 0.2 miles
Shop David Potashnick Antiques 0.2 miles
Shop Croydon Fancy Dress & Elite Balloons 0.2 miles
Train station Coulsdon Town 0.4 miles
Train station Reedham 0.4 miles
Hospital Croydon Heart Centre 4.4 miles
Hospital Emergency Department 4.4 miles
University Horton Halls Reception 8.0 miles
University University of Wales Trinity Saint David London Campus 10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 35
Anti-social behaviour 26
Public order 16
Vehicle crime 15
Criminal damage and arson 11
Burglary 10
Other theft 8
Shoplifting 4
Theft from the person 3
Drugs 2
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 2
Bicycle theft 1
Total incidents 135

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
Beaumont Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 17 Jan 2018
St Nicholas School Other 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 27 Jun 2024
Woodcote Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 22 May 2015
Woodcote High School Secondary 0.7 miles Good — 12 Feb 2015
Oasis Academy Byron Primary 0.8 miles Good — 14 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%
Max investor price (0.8%) £195,625
Target investor price (1%) £156,500
  • 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).