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24 West Square, Southwark, London, SE11 4SN

24 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
166 m²
1787 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 24 West Square

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

24 West Square is a five-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE11 4SN). It has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (around 1787 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £2,069,000 is 13.8% below the 2023 sale of £2,400,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,343/sq ft) was about 215.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 24 planning records sit against the property, 13 approved, 9 refused. Past consents include an extension and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £2,400,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromD55toC70
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%97%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 West Square, Southwark, London, SE11 4SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

  1. Jun 2024
    ExtensionConditions
    In report

    Details of Condition 6 (Sample Of Powder Coated Steel Cladding) as required by planning permission ref. 23/AP/0889 dated 25/05/2023 for 'Alterations including amalgamation of existing studio flat back into single dwelling house; internal reconfiguration works; alterations to existing rear extension including addition of rooflights and changes to rear fenestration with formation of single large opening and new cladding; rendering of exposed brick lintel detail to first floor rear elevation, replacement of existing single glazing to windows with Mono Histoglass glazing'.

    Agent
    YARD Architects
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    24/AP/1721
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2023
    ExtensionConditions
    In report

    Details of Condition 3 'Sample of Mono Histoglass' pursuant to planning permission 23/AP/0889: Variation of Condition 1 'Approved Plans' of planning permission ref. no. 22/AP/3564: Alterations including amalgamation of existing studio flat back into single dwelling house; internal reconfiguration works; alterations to existing rear extension including addition of rooflights and changes to rear fenestration with formation of single large opening and new cladding; rendering of exposed brick lintel detail to first floor rear elevation, replacement of existing single glazing to windows with Mono Histoglass glazing. Variation sought: Minor changes as follows:-Omit a 750mm x 2200mm new rooflight, and install an approx. 750mm x 3300mm new rooflight to the modern flat roof extension.-Omit a 750mm x 2200mm new rooflight, and install an approx. 800mm circular rooflight and the location adjusted.-The new metal frame double glazed doors to the modern flat roof extension have been revised in opening method only, to be sliding instead of bi-fold doors.-Removal of a modern masonry wall beside hallway to be replaced with partition at upper ground floor level

    Agent
    YARD Architects
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    23/AP/2106
    View planning 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.

Price for 24 West Square has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£2,069,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.0% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£2,400,000

Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 April 2023Most recent

    £2,400,000

    +928.6%over 24 years
  2. 27 October 1998

    £233,333

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE11 4SN: £2,441,500 (2024–2018).

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On the street

Versus other West Square homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

24 West Square outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£14,458

Street avg £7,235

Strongly above

Floor Area

166 m²

Street avg 186 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Above
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Georges Rd/Imperial War Mus — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Jude's Church of England Primary School. 86 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE11 4SN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE11 4SN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

61.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE11 4SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

54.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 116 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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