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1 Barforth Road, Southwark, London, SE15 3PS

EV chargerExtendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
158 m²
1701 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Barforth Road

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

1 Barforth Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE15 3PS). It has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (around 1701 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

At 158 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 35 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £1,150,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a loft conversion and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £1,282,000 is 11.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£676/sq ft) was about 120.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • EV chargerYes
  • Period featuresYes
  • 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.

1 Barforth Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
6.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barforth Road, Southwark, London, SE15 3PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Mar 2026
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension on ground floor and loft conversion dormer extension to form new en suite bedroom including new side facing window at loft level and removal of chimney

    Agent
    Studio BAM!
    Extension
    Documents
    23 docs on file
    Reference
    26/AP/0134
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2025
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Replace timber and uPVC glazing with reproduction timber sash windows facing the street, and aluminium powder coated glazing to the side and rear. Introduce a painted timber gate to the side passage. Replace concrete tiles to the bay window with artificial slate/lead installation. Strip non-original paint from brickwork to front elevation and refurbish substrate. Introduce 3no. rooflights to top roof slope rear.

    Agent
    Studio BAM!
    New Windows
    Documents
    20 docs on file
    Reference
    25/AP/1834
    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.

1 Barforth Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 July 2025Most recent

    £1,150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE15 3PS: £650,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Barforth Road homes

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

1 Barforth Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£7,278

Street avg £4,903

Above

Floor Area

158 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 6.6 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

0.1 km

Carden Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Rye Oak Primary School. 73 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 3PS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE15 3PS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE15 3PS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

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 — 103 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Barforth Road, Southwark, London, SE15 3PS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.