What type of property is 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB last change hands?

15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB last sold for £225,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £166,000 in March 2008, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2008 and May 2024, 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB rose from £166,000 to £225,000, a change of £59,000. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

The current EPC rating for 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB located?

15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE1 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

How safe is the area around 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

Police records around 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB 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.

Which schools serve 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

The closest primary school to 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB is Surrey Square Primary School (387m), one of 77 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (480m), with 26 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

The closest bus stop to 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB is Old Kent Road / East Street, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5XB

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Kingsley Flats

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

15 Kingsley Flats is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 5XB). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 36 m² this is the 17th smallest of 51 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–62 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 2008–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £274,000 is 21.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£581/sq ft) was about 34.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £225,000.

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
Dining roomYes

Building

ConciergeYes
Period featuresYes

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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.

15 Kingsley Flats's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromD64toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5XB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Kingsley Flats has no planning applications on record.

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.

15 Kingsley Flats valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£274,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£225,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

8 May 2024Most recent
£225,000
+35.5%over 16 years
13 March 2008
£166,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE1 5XB: £300,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in SE1 5XB

On the street

Versus other Old Kent Road homes

Four headline reads against 50 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Kingsley Flats is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,250

Street avg £5,408

Above

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 41 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

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

Old Kent Road / East Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Surrey Square Primary School. 103 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE1 5XB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE1 5XB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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