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171a, New Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 4AG

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
43 m²
463 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 171a

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

171a is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 4AG). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. At 43 m² this is the 7th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–191 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 31 units on file.

It hasn't traded since April 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £417,000 sits 208.9% above the 2000 sale of £135,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£292/sq ft) was about 38.7% below the postcode norm. At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

171a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Jun 2013
Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2023from Nov 2019
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jan 2025from Nov 2023
EPC improved fromD65toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 171a, New Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 4AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

171a has no planning applications on record.

7

But the area is active

7 notable applications 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.

171a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

On the street

Versus other New Kent Road homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

171a outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,140

Street avg £9,118

Strongly below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 171a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Bricklayers Arms / New Kent Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Victory Primary School. 98 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 4AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE1 4AG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE1 4AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.0dB

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 171a, New Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 4AG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.