When did 8 West Square, SE11 4SN last change hands?

8 West Square, SE11 4SN last sold for £1,999,500 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £510,000 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 West Square, SE11 4SN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 1997 and August 2014, 8 West Square, SE11 4SN rose from £510,000 to £1,999,500, a change of £1,489,500. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 8 West Square, SE11 4SN?

8 West Square, SE11 4SN has 4 approved extension applications on file going back to January 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 West Square, SE11 4SN?

8 West Square, SE11 4SN is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8 West Square, SE11 4SN in?

8 West Square, SE11 4SN sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE11 postcode district.

Is 8 West Square, SE11 4SN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 West Square, SE11 4SN show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 28% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (54% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 West Square, SE11 4SN?

The closest primary school to 8 West Square, SE11 4SN is St Jude's Church of England Primary School (185m), one of 61 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School (190m), with 25 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 West Square, SE11 4SN?

The closest bus stop to 8 West Square, SE11 4SN is St Georges Rd/Imperial War Mus, 132m away. The nearest underground option is Elephant & Castle Underground Station, 364m away.

Does 8 West Square, SE11 4SN have flooding or noise concerns?

Strategic noise mapping records 61.59 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 54.15 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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8 West Square, Southwark, London, SE11 4SN

Listed building3 sales on record7 planning records

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 8 West Square

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

8 West Square is a three-bedroom property in Southwark, London, London (SE11 4SN). It has council tax band G. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. Period features are noted in the property record.

7 planning records sit against the property, 7 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a basement excavation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. 12 years since the last transfer (August 2014). Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Listed buildingYes
Period featuresYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 West Square, Southwark, London, SE11 4SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 West Square has multiple listed-building consents on file — alterations need formal heritage approval.

Oct 2015
RenovationHeritage
In report
Replacement of front entrance steps including new structure, waterproofing and stone cladding and temporary removal and re-instatement of hand rails and balustrades after works to the steps have been completed.
Agent
Studio Callaghan Ltd
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
15/AP/3494
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Aug 2015
Conditions
In report
Details of Condition 3 - Sample Materials as requested by Listed Building Consent LBS reg 14AP4176 (External and internal alterations to the house and erection of a mansard roof extension.)
Agent
Studio Callaghan Ltd
Listed
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
15/AP/2654
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Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Last sold (2014)

£1,999,500

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

13 August 2014Most recent
£1,999,500
+320.9%over 16 years
2 July 1998
£475,000
-6.9%over 1 year
3 March 1997
£510,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE11 4SN: £2,400,000 (2024–2021).

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Area

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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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

61.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SE11 4SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

54.1dB

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