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Metropolis, Flat 7, 1 Oswin Street, Southwark, London, SE11 4TF

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
43 m²
463 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Tenure
Private Rental
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 43 m² (around 463 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. At 43 m² this is the 7th 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, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 30 years, with the last transfer in February 1996. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £380,000 sits 603.7% above the 1996 sale of £54,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£117/sq ft) was about 63.1% below the postcode norm.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromD59toC70
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Metropolis, Flat 7, 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.

Metropolis's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£380,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1996)

£54,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 February 1996Most recent

    £54,000

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.

Years Held for Metropolis runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,256

Street avg £5,362

Strongly below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below
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
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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 — 122 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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