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4 Empire Square East, Empire Square, Southwark, London, SE1 4NB

EPC B1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2nd
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 4 Empire Square East

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

4 Empire Square East is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 4NB). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2020) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 80 m² this is the 46th smallest of 73 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–113 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the top.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£732/sq ft) was about 16.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 13 years since the last transfer (July 2013). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2009.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingYes

Building

  • ConciergeYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from May 2010
Low Energy Lighting
73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC BNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Empire Square East, Empire Square, Southwark, London, SE1 4NB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 Empire Square East, Empire Square, Southwark, London, SE1 4NB

1decisions9documents7nearby
  1. Jun 2009
    Amendment
    Outcome in report

    Variation of permitted use of existing vacant part ground floor which has the benefit of Use Classes A1, A2, A3, B1 and D2 (none of which have ever been implemented by occupation) to additionally include Use Class D1 (for a kidney treatment centre).

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    08/AP/2632
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  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

4 Empire Square East valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Empire Square East homes

Four headline reads against 72 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Empire Square East stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,875

Street avg £7,400

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Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 71 m²

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Empire Square East

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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One time fee only - money back guarantee

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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
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

Tennis Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough. 102 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 4NB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE1 4NB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE1 4NB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.7dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Empire Square East, Empire Square, Southwark, London, SE1 4NB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.