42c, Abercorn Way, Southwark, London, SE1 5HL
About 42c
42c is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 5HL). It has a recorded floor area of 12 m² (around 129 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. At 12 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (12–98 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (79 versus a worst of 53). The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on to be used only when there is no heating/hot. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 12 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 54 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.
Energy performance
42c's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
1 application on record at 42c, Abercorn Way, Southwark, London, SE1 5HL
1 live now- Nov 2025ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single-storey rear extension projecting 5 metres from the original rear elevation of the property.
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 25/AP/3245
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Sales history & valuation
42c has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£356,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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).
Nearby sales in SE1 5HL
Versus other Abercorn Way homes
On epc rating, 42c stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
79 (C)
Street avg 69 (D)
Floor Area
12 m²
Street avg 58 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.2 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1516/mo
Steady 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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.2dB







