1 Whittlesey Street, Lambeth, London, SE1 8SZ
About 1 Whittlesey Street
1 Whittlesey Street is a mid-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SE1 8SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 8 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension and a basement excavation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
Energy performance
1 Whittlesey Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,795 · Includes VAT
Planning history
A a basement excavation application was refused at 1 Whittlesey Street in 2022.
8 applications on record at 1 Whittlesey Street, Lambeth, London, SE1 8SZ
1 live now- Jun 2012ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a ground floor rear infill extension and installation of rear folding doors together with the installation of French doors at first floor level to form a roof terrace with glass balustrade.
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 12/01457/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJan 2026Decision
- BasementJan 2024Decision
+ 5 more applications in the report
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (7 on record)
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Sales history & valuation
1 Whittlesey Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£1,739,000
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 5 sales in SE1 8SZ: £2,000,000 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in SE1 8SZ
17 Whittlesey Street, Lambeth, London, SE1 8SZ
Sold Oct 2025
£2,000,00012 Whittlesey Street, Lambeth, London, SE1 8SZ
Sold May 2023
£1,815,00018 Whittlesey Street, Lambeth, London, SE1 8SZ
Sold Mar 2023
£2,000,0009 Whittlesey Street, Lambeth, London, SE1 8SZ
Sold Dec 2020
£2,115,0005 Whittlesey Street, Lambeth, London, SE1 8SZ
Sold Apr 2018
£1,285,000
Versus other Whittlesey Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 1 Whittlesey Street stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 55 (E)
Floor Area
112 m²
Street avg 114 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 5.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1516/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
London Waterloo East Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.2 km
London Nautical, City of London Academy. 81 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
63.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
56.5dB







