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Flat 2, 163 New Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 4AG

12 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor 2
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band B
Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 4AG). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2022 and council tax band B. At 38 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–39 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 12 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Mar 2018
EPC improved fromE39toC78
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 163 New Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 4AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

12 applications on record at Flat 2, 163 New Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 4AG

12decisions2extensions180documents7nearby
Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use
  1. Dec 2012
    Change Of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from shop (A1) to operations office for a private car hire company (Sui Generis)

    Documents
    21 docs on file
    Reference
    12/AP/2933
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. MixedDecision
  4. Change of UseDecision

+ 9 more applications in the report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£311,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 4AG: £412,000 (2022–2012).

On the street

Versus other New Kent Road homes

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

On floor area, Flat 2 runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Above

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 2

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
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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

0.1 km

Bricklayers Arms / New Kent Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Victory Primary School. 98 schools nearby.

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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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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