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

EPC B
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 21 Empire Square West

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

21 Empire Square West is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 4NH). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2026) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 52 m² this is the 45th 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, with this unit at the top.

Held since February 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £465,000 is 17% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£710/sq ft) was about 19.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Aug 2016
EPC improved fromD61toB81
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Low Energy Lighting
79%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century1st Floor FlatEPC BNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Empire Square West, Empire Square, Southwark, London, SE1 4NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Empire Square West has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

6 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.

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

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 21 Empire Square West runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,646

Street avg £7,328

Above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 52 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Empire Square West

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 · from £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

1516/mo

Steady 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.

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 4NH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE1 4NH

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Empire Square West, Empire Square, Southwark, London, SE1 4NH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.