What type of property is 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ?

5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ?

5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ?

5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ located?

5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE15 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ?

Police records around 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ 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 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ is Hollydale Primary School (232m), one of 61 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The St Thomas the Apostle College (593m), with 14 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ is Kimberley Avenue, 154m away. The nearest rail option is Nunhead Rail Station, 154m away.

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5 Buchan Road, Southwark, London, SE15 3HQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Buchan Road

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

5 Buchan Road is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE15 3HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromE43toD60

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Buchan Road, Southwark, London, SE15 3HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Buchan Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications 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.

5 Buchan Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£806,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE15 3HQ: £873,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SE15 3HQ

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On the street

Versus other Buchan Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

On par

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

Comparables

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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.

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

0.2 km

Kimberley Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hollydale Primary School. 75 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE15 3HQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE15 3HQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 105 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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