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42b, Abercorn Way, Southwark, London, SE1 5HL

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42b

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

42b is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 5HL). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

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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 3)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Feb 2009
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
15%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2025from Jun 2021
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42b, Abercorn Way, Southwark, London, SE1 5HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42b has no planning applications on record.

8

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.

42b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£541,000

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.

Median price across the last 1 sales in SE1 5HL: £57,285,700 (2020–2020).

On the street

Versus other Abercorn Way homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 42b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42b

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.
£558k

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1 Ainsdale Drive, Southwark

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£636k

1 Chaucer Drive, Southwark

SE1 5TA

4 bed2 bath
£689k

1 Keats Close, Southwark

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4 bed2 bath
£410k

1 Burnell Walk, Southwark

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1 bed1 bath
£403k

1 Burnham Close, Southwark

SE1 5RL

1 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). 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 5HL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE1 5HL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE1 5HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

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 42b, Abercorn Way, Southwark, London, SE1 5HL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.