55, THE HIGHWAY, ORPINGTON, BR6 9DQ - £594,000

Based on the August 2024 Price Paid Data (released on 27th September 2024), the July 2024 House Price Index (released on 18th September 2024), and the August 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Data (released on 3rd October 2024). Sources

55 THE HIGHWAY is a midsized extended detached house of 157m², built sometime between 1930 and 1949. It was last sold for £594,000 in July 2016, which was around 31% below the average July 2016 detached price in the Bromley local authority area. The most recent EPC inspection was May 2024, where the current energy rating was D, and the potential energy rating was C.

55 THE HIGHWAY Sold Prices

Land registry data shows two sales for 55 THE HIGHWAY since 1^st January 1995. The below table shows the price paid for the two sales, along with the average detached price in the Bromley local authority area for the corresponding sale date. Both of the two 55 THE HIGHWAY sales were for below the average price. The average price is sourced from the Office for National Statistics' House Price Index (HPI).

Date	Price	HPI Price	Variation from HPI
2016 28 JUL	£594,000	£859,048	31% below HPI
2010 30 APR	£359,000	£523,015	31% below HPI

55 THE HIGHWAY Price Paid vs. HPI Average

The below graph shows the average detached house price in the Bromley local authority area over time, sourced from the HPI. The two 55 THE HIGHWAY sales from April 2010 and July 2016 have been plotted on the graph. A line has been extrapolated to show what the value of the property might have been over time, following each sale, had it maintained the same margin above or below the HPI (as a percentage). For example, the April 2010 sale was for 31% below the HPI. So the extrapolation line tracks at 31% below the HPI over time, until the July 2016 sale, which was also at 31% below the HPI.

How Large is 55 THE HIGHWAY?

55 THE HIGHWAY is 157m², which includes three extensions, according to the EPC inspection conducted in May 2024. This puts it in the largest 50% of detached houses in London, based on EPC data. The below chart shows the distribution of detached houses by size in London, and where 55 THE HIGHWAY lies on this distribution: 57% of detached houses are smaller than 55 THE HIGHWAY, and 42% of houses are larger. Note that EPC data is not available for all properties in London.

55 THE HIGHWAY: Plot and Title Map

55 THE HIGHWAY sits on a plot of roughly 0.107 of an acre, or 431m². The below map shows the location of 55 THE HIGHWAY, an approximate outline of the building(s), and the indicative extent of the property. The plot extent is a Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygon, and it is important to note that a title may include more than one polygon, whereas only one polygon is shown on the map (the polygon which intersects with the position of 55 THE HIGHWAY). The full extent of the land contained in any registered title can only be identified from the individual title plan. The maps on this page should not be relied upon to establish the extent of a title.

Where is 55 THE HIGHWAY?

55 THE HIGHWAY is located in ORPINGTON, in the BR6 postcode district. The below map shows the position of No. 55 on THE HIGHWAY.