73, Riddlesdown Road, CR8 1DJ
73 Riddlesdown Road is a 289 m² / 3,111 sq ft semi-detached home in Riddlesdown. It sold for £720,000 in January 2016. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £861k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £1,376k to £1,717k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.
- Sale history
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£720,000 on Jan 2016
- Floor plan
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Archived estate agent floor plan for 73, Riddlesdown Road.
- Internal area
- 289 square metres (3,111 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
- Price per internal area
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This property sold for £2,491 per square metre (£231 per square foot) in Jan 2016. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,980 per square metre (£277 per square foot) .
Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm Jan 2016 £720,000 £2,491 £861,352 £2,980 Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 289 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 £861,352. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Riddlesdown are now selling for between £4,760 and £5,940 per square metre (£442 and £551 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 289 m², this implies a valuation between £1,376,000 and £1,717,000. 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
- 5
- Type
- Semi-detached
- Council tax band
- G
- Plot size
- 981 square metres (10,559 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
- Planning ref:
- June 2024 24/01225/HSE
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 73 Riddlesdown Road Purley
- Description:
- Alteration of existing roof from hipped ends to gabled ends. Erection of three rear dormer roof extensions. Alteration of roof to front projection from hipped end to gabled end. Installation of two rooflights to front roof slope. Replacement of six windows to front elevation and installation of one new window to front gable projection. Replacement of front door and surrounding windows. Replacement of existing tiles at first floor level to be replaced with white render.
- Planning ref:
- February 2024 23/04585/HSE
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application refused
- Address:
- 73 Riddlesdown Road Purley
- Description:
- Alteration of existing roof from hipped ends to gabled ends. Erection of three rear dormer roof extensions. Alteration of roof to front projection from hipped end to gabled end. Installation of two rooflights to front roof slope. Replacement of six windows to front elevation and installation of one new window to front gable projection. Replacement of front door and surrounding windows.
- Planning ref:
- February 2024 23/04586/HSE
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application refused
- Address:
- 73 Riddlesdown Road Purley
- Description:
- Alterations. Erection of a part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension (following demolition of existing garage and conservatory). Replacement of six windows to front elevation. Replacement of front door and surrounding windows.
- Planning ref:
- June 2006 06/01212/LP
- Type:
- Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 73 Riddlesdown Road, Purley,
- Description:
- Erection of replacement boundary wall/gates, formation of additional vehicular access and provision of parking space
- Summary:
- 18 March 2015 - energy performance certificate grade E
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- Marketed sale
- Tenure:
- Owner-occupied
- Property type:
- Detached House , has 10 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
- Area:
- 289 sqm (3,111 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
73 Riddlesdown Road 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 £861,352.
- Based on an internal area of 289 m² and recent prices in Riddlesdown, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £1,376,000 to £1,717,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.
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