What type of property is 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN?

162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN last change hands?

162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN last sold for £10,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN have?

The current EPC rating for 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN?

162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN has a recorded floor area of 218 m² (2,347 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN heated?

The latest EPC at 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN located?

162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN?

Police records around 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN show an average of 44 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Theft from the person makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN?

The closest primary school to 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (237m), one of 76 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Michael's Catholic College (356m), with 25 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN?

The closest bus stop to 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, SE1 2AN is Old Jamaicia Road, 10m away. The nearest underground option is Bermondsey Underground Station, 550m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, Southwark, London, SE1 2AN

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 03

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

218 m²

2347 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 162 164

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

162 164 is a semi-detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 2AN). It has a recorded floor area of 218 m² (around 2347 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. At 218 m² this is the 5th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in 162 164, where floor areas span 93–218 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (56 versus a best of 74).

At 218 m² the property is well over the postcode median (112 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £1,877,000 sits 18670% above the 2024 sale of £10,000. Sold July 2024 for £10,000.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 162 164

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

162 164's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 8)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

9.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2009from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE45toC69

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2010from May 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD65

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2010from Jan 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Sept 2011from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionCommunity

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2019from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromC73toB81

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2021from Jan 2019

EPC improved fromB81toC74

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

67%94%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2025from Jun 2021

EPC improved fromC74toD56

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era3rd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,795 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, Southwark, London, SE1 2AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

162 164 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

162 164's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2024).

Current estimate

£1,877,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2024)

£10,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 July 2024Most recent
£10,000

On the street

Versus other Abbey Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

162 164 is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 69 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

218 m²

Street avg 145 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 162 164

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£2.3m

10 Blenheim House, Crown Square, Southwark

SE1 2SF

£2.5m

10 Hanover House, Crown Square, Southwark

SE1 2SE

1 bed

£1.3m

1 Blenheim House, Crown Square, Southwark

SE1 2SF

2 bed

£1.1m

1 Butlers & Colonial Wharf, Southwark

SE1 2PX

£1.1m

1 Tudor House, Duchess Walk, Southwark

SE1 2SA

£1.1m

1 Chatsworth House, Duchess Walk, Southwark

SE1 2RY

1 bed1 bath

£1.0m

1 Windlesham House, Duchess Walk, Southwark

SE1 2RZ

1 bed1 bath

£902k

1 Koops Mill Mews, Southwark

SE1 2SH

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the London district page.

Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

44/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Old Jamaicia Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. 101 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE1 2AN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE1 2AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 162 164, Studio 4a, Abbey Street, Southwark, London, SE1 2AN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.