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4 Borland Road, Southwark, London, SE15 3AJ

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 4 Borland Road

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

4 Borland Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE15 3AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 125 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £925,000 sits 51.6% above the 2018 sale of £610,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £610,000 in June 2018.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenrear

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Feb 2018
EPC improved fromE46toC69
Heating System
Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Borland Road, Southwark, London, SE15 3AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jul 2024
    ExtensionConditions
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Non material amendment of planning permission ref. no. 19/AP/0269 'Construction of a part one/part two storey rear extension, plus a rear dormer roof extension and x2 rooflights to front roof slope of dwellinghouse.' NMA sought: 3 additional roof lights, size of ensuite window, change juliet balcony to 4 panel/PVC window

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    24/AP/1685
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2019
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Construction of a part one/part two storey rear extension, plus a rear dormer roof extension and x2 rooflights to front roof slope of dwellinghouse.

    Documents
    25 docs on file
    Reference
    19/AP/0269
    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.

4 Borland Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£925,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£610,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 June 2018Most recent

    £610,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE15 3AJ: £780,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Borland Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Borland Road outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,880

Street avg £6,416

Below

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 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

11/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Surrey Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich. 75 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 SE15 3AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE15 3AJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE15 3AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

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 — 105 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Borland Road, Southwark, London, SE15 3AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.