What type of property is 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY?

20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY last change hands?

20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY last sold for £240,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £22,000 in February 1995, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY?

Across 2 sales between February 1995 and February 2023, 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY rose from £22,000 to £240,000, a change of £218,000. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY?

20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY?

20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY 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 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY located?

20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE15 postcode district.

Is 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY 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 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY?

The closest primary school to 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY is Rye Oak Primary School (346m), one of 62 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The St Thomas the Apostle College (538m), with 15 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY?

The closest bus stop to 20 Barton Close, SE15 3XY is Barset Road, 109m away. The nearest rail option is Nunhead Rail Station, 466m away.

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20 Barton Close, Southwark, London, SE15 3XY

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Barton Close

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

20 Barton Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE15 3XY). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. At 46 m² this is the 5th smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–110 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 28 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 is 15.8% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£485/sq ft) was about 147.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £240,000.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

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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

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemgas
RefurbishedYes

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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromC71toD64

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Barton Close, Southwark, London, SE15 3XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Barton Close 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.

20 Barton Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£240,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

8 February 2023Most recent
£240,000
+990.9%over 27 years
9 February 1995
£22,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE15 3XY: £227,500 (2019–2009).

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On the street

Versus other Barton Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 20 Barton Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,217

Street avg £3,133

Strongly above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below

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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

Barset Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Rye Oak Primary School. 77 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE15 3XY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 107 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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