What kind of home is 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

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

When did 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB last change hands?

29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB last sold for £195,000 in September 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £109,000 in October 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 2005 and September 2013, 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB rose from £109,000 to £195,000, a change of £86,000. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

The current EPC rating for 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (377 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SE1 5XB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB use?

The latest EPC at 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

29 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.

Which area is 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB in?

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

How safe is the area around 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

Police records around 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB show an average of 1516 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Theft from the person makes up roughly 25% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

The closest primary school to 29 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.

What transport links are near 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, SE1 5XB?

The closest bus stop to 29 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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29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5XB

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 29 Kingsley Flats

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

29 Kingsley Flats is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE1 5XB). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 35 m² this is the 11th smallest of 51 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–62 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2013 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 Very Poor to Good.

Across 2005–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 is 41% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£518/sq ft) was about 15.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 13 years since the last transfer (September 2013).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD59toC72

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5XB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Kingsley Flats has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

29 Kingsley Flats saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£195,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2013Most recent
£195,000
+39.3%over 7 years
13 July 2006
£140,000
+28.4%over 9 months
19 October 2005
£109,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE1 5XB: £225,000 (2026–2024).

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.

On habitable rooms, 29 Kingsley Flats stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,571

Street avg £5,435

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Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

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Comparables

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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

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