Flat 8, 2 Gainsford Street, Southwark, London, SE1 2NE
About Flat 8
Flat 8 is a two-bedroom detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 2NE). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. At 121 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (43–121 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
At 121 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 changed hands recently, sold May 2025 for £1,125,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£864/sq ft) was about 123.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
Outside
- ParkingOff street
- BalconyYes
Building
- LiftYes
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 November 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water system changed
Hot water efficiency improved
Window efficiency improved
External or internal wall insulation added
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
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 £1,645 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 8 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
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£1,040,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 24 years.
£1,125,000
Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 24 years.
Sales timeline
29 May 2025Most recent
£1,125,000
+23.6%over 11 years11 August 2013
£910,000
+33.8%over 6 years21 March 2007
£680,000
+27.1%over 8 months22 July 2006
£535,000
+18.9%over 4 years26 July 2001
£449,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE1 2NE: £700,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in SE1 2NE
Tamarind Court, Flat 54, 18 Gainsford Street, Southwark, London, SE1 2NE
Sold Nov 2025
£700,000Tamarind Court, Flat 11, 18 Gainsford Street, Southwark, London, SE1 2NE
Sold Nov 2025
£540,000Tamarind 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
£730,000
Versus other Gainsford Street homes
Floor Area for Flat 8 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£9,298
Street avg £8,010
Floor Area
121 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1516/mo
Steady 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







