1/8
£275,000
2 beds · 0 baths · 869 sq ft
Swallowdale, South Croydon, CR2
0.07 miles
away
Leasehold
Added on 31/08/2026 
1/7
1/7
£200,000
Asking price 1 bed flat for sale Croydon, CR0 9LT
1
bed 1
bath Flat
Tenure: ask agent
Added on 31/08/2026
About this property
Welcome to this charming one-bedroom ground floor garden flat in the heart of Forestdale — the perfect opportunity for first-time buyers or professionals looking for a place to call their own. Neutrally decorated and well maintained, this home is ready to move into yet offers plenty of scope for the next owner to make it truly theirs.
The bright open-plan living and dining space flows seamlessly, with a separate kitchen offering practicality alongside character. The double bedroom is a generous size and provides a calm retreat, while the bathroom is equally impressive — complete with shower over bath, good storage, and a window that allows fresh air and natural light to flow through.
Key features
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- Share of freehold with 975-year lease, no ground rent
- One-bedroom ground floor garden flat in Forestdale
- Bright open-plan living/dining space with separate kitchen
- Spacious double bedroom and large bathroom with window
- Private garden plus garage and residents parking
- Excellent transport links with 64 & 359 bus routes nearby
- Chain-free, vacant, and rental yield potential of 7.5%
Floorplan
Energy performance
Energy rating band C 69
Current
Potential
92+
A
81-91
B
69-80
C
Current rating: 69 C
Potential rating: 75 C
55-68
D
39-54
E
21-38
F
1-20
G
This home is rated band C, scoring 69 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (75) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.
Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.
Price guide
This home
£432 / sq ft
Area average (sold)
£450 / sq ft
Price per area, sold homes nearby
£346 / sq ft
£432 / sq ft
£559 / sq ft
Lowest
This home
Highest
£432 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in CR0 (£346–£559, 10th–90th percentile, 2,629 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 2,629 homes sold in CR0 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in CR0 →
Location
Croydon, CR0 9LT
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,600/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Croydon's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £200,000
£100k £300k
Deposit10% £20,000
£0 £200k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £180,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £40,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in CR0 9LT. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91, Ladygrove Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2026 | 452 sq ft £459/sq ft | 452 sq ft | £459 | £207,500 |
| 105, Ladygrove Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2026 | 452 sq ft £447/sq ft | 452 sq ft | £447 | £202,000 |
| 81, Ladygrove Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Oct 2025 | 624 sq ft £383/sq ft | 624 sq ft | £383 | £239,000 |
| 88, Ladygrove Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Aug 2024 | 624 sq ft £424/sq ft | 624 sq ft | £424 | £265,000 |
| 85, Ladygrove Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Mar 2023 | 614 sq ft £474/sq ft | 614 sq ft | £474 | £291,000 |
| 84, Ladygrove Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Sept 2022 | 689 sq ft £370/sq ft | 689 sq ft | £370 | £255,000 |
| 119, Ladygrove Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Aug 2022 | 635 sq ft £441/sq ft | 635 sq ft | £441 | £280,000 |
| 78, Ladygrove Terraced | Terraced | Feb 2022 | 807 sq ft £372/sq ft | 807 sq ft | £372 | £300,000 |
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.
Marketed by
Martin Lundy Estate Agents, Keller Williams Advantage
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