What kind of home is 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL?

53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL last change hands?

53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL last sold for £295,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £24,000 in May 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between May 1996 and March 2024, 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL rose from £24,000 to £295,000, a change of £271,000. That works out to roughly +9.4% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL?

The current EPC rating for 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL?

53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL use?

The latest EPC at 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL?

53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL 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.

Which area is 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL in?

53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE15 postcode district.

What is crime like near 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL?

Police records around 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL 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.

What schools are near 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL?

The closest primary school to 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL is Rye Oak Primary School (124m), one of 64 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The St Thomas the Apostle College (715m), with 16 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL?

The closest bus stop to 53 Galatea Square, SE15 3PL is Linden Grove, 212m away. The nearest rail option is Peckham Rye Rail Station, 696m away.

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53 Galatea Square, Southwark, London, SE15 3PL

6 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 53 Galatea Square

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

53 Galatea Square is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE15 3PL). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 49 m² this is the 27th smallest of 41 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–108 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 41 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2013.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£559/sq ft) was about 26% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £295,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
BalconyYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jun 2013

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Galatea Square, Southwark, London, SE15 3PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Galatea Square 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.

Price for 53 Galatea Square has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£308,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£295,000

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2024Most recent
£295,000
-1.7%over 3 years
30 July 2020
£300,000
+33.3%over 5 years
18 September 2014
£225,000
+92.3%over 9 years
14 April 2005
£117,000
+85.7%over 4 years
9 February 2001
£63,000
+162.5%over 4 years
9 May 1996
£24,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE15 3PL: £339,950 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in SE15 3PL

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On the street

Versus other Galatea Square homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

53 Galatea Square is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,020

Street avg £5,374

On par

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

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Area

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Full London report

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Crime

11/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Linden Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Rye Oak Primary School. 80 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE15 3PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

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Everything within walking distance

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