What type of property is 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ?

40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ sell for?

40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ last sold for £250,000 in September 2025. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in March 2011, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2011 and September 2025, 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ rose from £155,000 to £250,000, a change of £95,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ?

The current EPC rating for 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ?

40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SE15 2LQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ?

40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ located?

40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE15 postcode district.

Is 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ in a safe area?

Police records around 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ show an average of 11 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (218% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ?

The closest primary school to 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ is Kender Primary School (344m), one of 65 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The St Thomas the Apostle College (762m), with 16 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ?

The closest bus stop to 40 Montague Square, SE15 2LQ is Pomeroy Street New Cross, 126m away. The nearest rail option is Queens Road Peckham Station, 468m away.

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40 Montague Square, Southwark, London, SE15 2LQ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 40 Montague Square

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

40 Montague Square is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE15 2LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 51 m² this is the 12th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–123 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good.

It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £250,000. Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 is 20.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£455/sq ft) was about 17.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 51 m² it's 27.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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Risks

planning & flood

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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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

BalconyYes

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)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromD60toC72

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Montague Square, Southwark, London, SE15 2LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Montague Square 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.

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£250,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2025Most recent
£250,000
+61.3%over 14 years
30 March 2011
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE15 2LQ: £305,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in SE15 2LQ

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On the street

Versus other Montague Square homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 40 Montague Square lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,902

Street avg £6,431

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

11/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pomeroy Street New Cross — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kender Primary School. 81 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE15 2LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE15 2LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 111 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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