What was the last sold price for 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH?

13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH last sold for £375,000 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,877 in November 2005, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH?

Across 2 sales between November 2005 and June 2013, 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH rose from £220,877 to £375,000, a change of £154,123. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH?

The current EPC rating for 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH?

13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH use?

The latest EPC at 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH?

13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH is in council tax band D.

Which area is 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH in?

13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH?

Police records around 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH show an average of 44 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Theft from the person makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH?

The closest primary school to 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH is Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough (237m), one of 73 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Haberdashers' Borough Academy (519m), with 27 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH?

The closest bus stop to 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH is Tennis Street, 60m away. The nearest underground option is Borough Underground Station, 180m away.

Does 13 Empire Square West, SE1 4NH have flooding or noise concerns?

Strategic noise mapping records 60.52 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 52.55 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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13 Empire Square West, Empire Square, Southwark, London, SE1 4NH

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 13 Empire Square West

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

13 Empire Square West is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 4NH). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. At 50 m² this is the 34th smallest of 60 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–85 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 60 units on file.

Across 2005–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £420,000 is 12% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£697/sq ft) was about 17.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in June 2013.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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Energy

Energy performance

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

13 Empire Square West's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Empire Square West, Empire Square, Southwark, London, SE1 4NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Empire Square West has no planning applications on record.

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.

13 Empire Square West valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£420,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£375,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2013Most recent
£375,000
+69.8%over 7 years
18 November 2005
£220,877

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE1 4NH: £380,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SE1 4NH

On the street

Versus other Empire Square West homes

Four headline reads against 59 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 13 Empire Square West runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,500

Street avg £7,256

On par

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Tennis Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough. 100 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE1 4NH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE1 4NH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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