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    78b Higher Drive

    78B, HIGHER DRIVE, PURLEY, CR8 2HG

    This semi-detached freehold property on Higher Drive last sold in July 2026 for £625,000. Based on price growth in the CR8 district since then, its estimated current value is £625,000 — placing it in the 99th percentile nationally and the 93rd percentile within CR8. The property covers 115 m² (1,238 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £5,435 per m². The EPC rating is C, with a potential rating of B.

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    Type

    Semi-Detached

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Floor Area

    1,238 sq ft

    115 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £625,000

    Jul 2026

    Estimated Valuation

    £625,000

    Est. £/sq ft

    £505/sq ft

    £5,435/m²

    Property Details

    TypeSemi-Detached
    TenureFreehold
    Built formSemi-Detached
    Construction ageEngland and Wales: 1950-1966
    Habitable rooms7
    Main fuelmains gas (not community)
    EPC currentC
    EPC potentialB
    Floor area1,238 sq ft (115 m²)
    EPC dateMar 2026
    WallsCavity wall, filled cavity
    HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas

    Transaction History

    24 Jul 2026

    £625,000

    5 Oct 2010

    £397,500

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£625,000
    Value per sq ft / m²£505/sq ft (£5,435/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    CR8 district percentile93rd percentile
    National percentile99th percentile

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    District Context — CR8

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    CR8 covers Carshalton and surrounding areas in South London, situated in the London Borough of Sutton on the edge of the capital. It is a suburban district with a mix of residential neighbourhoods, local amenities, and green spaces, appealing to families and commuters.

    Average Property Price - CR8

    £516,311

    84

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - CR8

    £55,841

    96

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CR8

    0.6%

    6

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CR

    3.5%

    19

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

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