16a, Gainsford Street, Southwark, London, SE1 2NE
About 16a
16a is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 2NE). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 107 m² the property is well over the postcode median (76 m² across 73 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,360 · Includes VAT
Planning history
16a 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.
Sales history & valuation
16a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£817,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE1 2NE: £725,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in SE1 2NE
Tamarind Court, Flat 61, 18 Gainsford Street, Southwark, London, SE1 2NE
Sold Mar 2025
£535,000Tamarind Court, Flat 55, 18 Gainsford Street, Southwark, London, SE1 2NE
Sold Jan 2025
£725,000Tamarind Court, Flat 47, 18 Gainsford Street, Southwark, London, SE1 2NE
Sold Nov 2024
£730,000Tamarind Court, Flat G7, 18 Gainsford Street, Southwark, London, SE1 2NE
Sold Oct 2024
£710,000Flat 4, 2 Gainsford Street, Southwark, London, SE1 2NE
Sold Oct 2024
£1,200,000
Versus other Gainsford Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 16a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
66 (D)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
107 m²
Street avg 78 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.2 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
44/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Tanner Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Tower Bridge Primary School. 106 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
56.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.3dB