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Metropolis, Flat 3, 1 Oswin Street, Southwark, London, SE11 4TF

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
46 m²
491 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Metropolis

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

Metropolis is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE11 4TF). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 491 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. The latest certificate (May 2010) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from May 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 46 m² this is the 11th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in Metropolis, where floor areas span 39–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 18 units on file.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in August 2004. Across 1997–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £460,000 sits 139.6% above the 2004 sale of £192,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£391/sq ft) was about 23.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Metropolis's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 May 2020

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2010

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2010from May 2009
EPC improved fromC75toD63
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Metropolis, Flat 3, 1 Oswin Street, Southwark, London, SE11 4TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Metropolis has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£460,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£192,000

Growth on file: 16.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 August 2004Most recent

    £192,000

    +82.9%over 5 years
  2. 21 June 1999

    £105,000

    +69.4%over 2 years
  3. 15 May 1997

    £62,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE11 4TF: £700,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Oswin Street homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£4,212

Street avg £5,221

Below

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par
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

London College of Comm — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Jude's Church of England Primary School. 92 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 4TF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE11 4TF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

61.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE11 4TF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

53.9dB

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

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 122 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Metropolis, Flat 3, 1 Oswin Street, Southwark, London, SE11 4TF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.