Wireworks Court, Flat 5, 79 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0BU
About Wireworks Court
Wireworks Court is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 0BU). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2025) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 51 m² this is the 5th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in Wireworks Court, where floor areas span 46–83 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony.
Held since February 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £442,000 sits 76.8% above the 2006 sale of £250,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Wireworks Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,020 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Wireworks Court has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Wireworks Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£442,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£250,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
3 February 2006Most recent
£250,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE1 0BU: £500,000 (2023–2015).
Nearby sales in SE1 0BU
Wireworks Court, Flat 14, 79 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0BU
Sold Sept 2023
£971,000Wireworks Court, Flat 7, 79 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0BU
Sold Jan 2021
£482,500Wireworks Court, Flat 13, 79 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0BU
Sold Sept 2019
£990,000Wireworks Court, Flat 3, 79 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0BU
Sold Oct 2015
£500,000Wireworks Court, Flat 4, 79 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0BU
Sold Jul 2015
£500,000
Versus other Great Suffolk Street homes
On co₂ emissions, Wireworks Court stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,902
Street avg £7,894
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 53 m²
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.4 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
44/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Great Suffolk Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Haberdashers' Borough Academy. 95 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
62.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
55.1dB







