1, Cookson Grove, DA8 1YE

1 Cookson Grove is a 74 m² / 797 sq ft semi-detached home in Erith. It sold for £350,000 in May 2015. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £500k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £278k to £367k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
May 2015 £350,000 7.9% 5.5%
Jul 2009 £225,000 -1.2% -3.6%
May 2005 £237,000 12.5% 10.7%
Apr 1997 New build New £92,000 na na
Internal area
74 square metres (797 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,729 per square metre (£439 per square foot) in May 2015. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £6,760 per square metre (£628 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2015 £350,000 £4,730 £500,210 £6,760
Jul 2009 £225,000 £3,041 £477,933 £6,459
May 2005 £237,000 £3,203 £505,408 £6,830
Apr 1997 £92,000 £1,243 £485,546 £6,561

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 74 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £500,210. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Erith are now selling for between £3,750 and £4,960 per square metre (£348 and £460 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 74 m², this implies a valuation between £278,000 and £367,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
261 square metres (2,809 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 1 Cookson Grove. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 12/01/2015. It last appeared Jul 2015.
Photos:

There are 18 archived estate agent listing photos for 1 Cookson Grove.

Photos for 1 Cookson Grove
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
May 2024 24/01621/LDCP
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Decision has yet to be made
Address:
1 Cookson Grove Erith Kent
Description:
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the change of use from Residential (Class C3) to Assisted Living (Class C3(B)) for a maximum of 3 people.
Planning ref:
September 2021 21/02537/GPDE
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
1 Cookson Grove Erith Kent
Description:
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which the total (including previous enlargements) would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 5.5 metres, for which the maximum height of the total enlargement will be 3 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3 metres.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
13 June 2024 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Rental
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
88 sqm (947 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
31 January 2009 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
Area:
74 sqm (797 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

1 Cookson Grove is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £500,210.
  • Based on an internal area of 74 m² and recent prices in Erith, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £278,000 to £367,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 1 Cookson Grove last sold for £350,000 in May 2015.

HouseMetric shows 1 Cookson Grove as 74 m² (797 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 13 June 2024. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 1 Cookson Grove was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

1 Cookson Grove is in postcode DA8 1YE, in Erith. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Cookson Grove, DA8 1YE or analysis of the Erith property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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