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8 Achilles Close, Southwark, London, SE1 5HE

Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
36 m²
388 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Achilles Close

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

8 Achilles Close is an end-of-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 5HE). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. At 36 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 47 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–98 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

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Everything you need to know about 8 Achilles Close

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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)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromD66toC71
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Achilles Close, Southwark, London, SE1 5HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Achilles Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 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.

8 Achilles Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£254,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

On the street

Versus other Achilles Close homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Achilles Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

On par

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Achilles Close

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

Larger 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
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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1 Buttermere Close, Southwark

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£203k

1 Harman Close, Avondale Square, Southwark

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£354k

1 Abercorn Way, Southwark

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£356k

1 Abingdon Close, Southwark

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£357k

1 Longfellow Way, Southwark

SE1 5TB

£361k

1 Dover Flats, Old Kent Road, Southwark

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Flat2 bed1 bath
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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

44/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Catlin Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

City of London Academy (Southwark). 94 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 5HE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE1 5HE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE1 5HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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 8 Achilles Close, Southwark, London, SE1 5HE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.