What type of property is Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL?

Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL?

Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL last sold for £1,050,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL?

The current EPC rating for Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL is B with a score of 89 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2024 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL?

Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SE1 7BL. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL heated?

The latest EPC at Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL have?

The most recent planning decision at Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL was a refusal for an application (ref. 23/03394/DET) in February 2024. Earlier filings include 7 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL?

Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL is in council tax band C.

Where is Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL located?

Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL sits in Lambeth, London, London. It falls within the SE1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL?

Police records around Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL 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 Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL?

The closest primary school to Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL is Oasis Academy South Bank Primary (351m), one of 60 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy South Bank (98m), with 23 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL?

The closest bus stop to Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL is Lambeth North, 38m away. The nearest underground option is Lambeth North Underground Station, 135m away.

Are there any environmental risks at Flat, 48 Kennington Road, SE1 7BL?

Strategic noise mapping records 62.33 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 55.02 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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Flat, 48 Kennington Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 7BL

EPC B9 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 3

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 89

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About Flat

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

Flat is a mid-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SE1 7BL). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2023 and council tax band C. At 55 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (43–55 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (89 versus a worst of 57). The latest certificate (November 2025) returns a high B (score 89), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in July 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £530,000 is 49.5% below the 2017 sale of £1,050,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,774/sq ft) was about 390.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 9 planning records sit against the property, 7 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition, subdivision and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. On the market in May 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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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.

Flat ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

B89

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Jul 2024

EPC improved fromD61toC80

Windows

SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Nov 2025from Nov 2025

EPC improved fromC80toB89

Windows

GoodVery Good

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat, 48 Kennington Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 7BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Flat was refused — worth checking the council file.

9 applications on record at Flat, 48 Kennington Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 7BL

9decisions6extensions77documents6nearby

Flagged:DemolitionSubdivisionChange of useListed building

Mar 2003
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Demolition of existing building and the erection of 4 storey building to create 3 self contained flats on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and A3 use at ground and basement levels, along with associated alterations.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
02/02983/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMar 2026Approval of details pursuant to Condition 9 (Secured by Design Standards) of planning permission 18/05203/FUL (Part demolition, partial retention of the front elevation and a rebuild of the site for the conversion of 1 residential unit at first and second floors into 4 self-contained units: 1 x 1bed and 3x 2bed units involving the demolition of the existing first floor storage room and the erection of a rear extension at first and second levels and two additional storeys including the formation of a lightwell together with fenestrations alterations at the front elevation and the relocation of a rear extraction flue and staircase serving the existing commercial unit and the provision of cycle and refuse storages at ground level. A replacement shop front and the relocation of an existing front main entrance to the residential units.) granted on 08.07.2021Decision
DemolitionAug 2025Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission ref. 18/05203/FUL (Part demolition, partial retention of the front elevation and a rebuild of the site for the conversion of 1 residential unit at first and second floors into 4 self-contained units: 1 x 1bed and 3x 2bed units involving the demolition of the existing first floor storage room and the erection of a rear extension at first and second levels and two additional storeys including the formation of a lightwell together with fenestrations alterations at the front elevation and the relocation of a rear extraction flue and staircase serving the existing commercial unit and the provision of cycle and refuse storages at ground level. A replacement shop front and the relocation of an existing front main entrance to the residential units) granted on 08.07.2021.Decision

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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.

Latest sale on Flat was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£530,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£1,050,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 May 2017Most recent
£1,050,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE1 7BL: £250,000 (2020–2003).

Nearby sales in SE1 7BL

On the street

Versus other Kennington Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Flat stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£19,091

Street avg £4,541

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

9 years

Street avg 16 years

On par

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Comparables

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

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Lambeth North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Oasis Academy South Bank. 83 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE1 7BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

62.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE1 7BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

55.0dB

Moderate

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