What type of property is 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY?

8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY?

8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft). That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SE15 5AY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY?

8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY located?

8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE15 postcode district.

Is 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY 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 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY?

The closest primary school to 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY is Lyndhurst Primary School (489m), one of 71 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Academy Peckham (574m), with 18 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Cactus Close, SE15 5AY is Grove Lane / Champion Park, 421m away. The nearest rail option is Denmark Hill Rail Station, 602m away.

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8 Cactus Close, Southwark, London, SE15 5AY

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Cactus Close

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

8 Cactus Close is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE15 5AY). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 103 m² the property is well over the postcode median (76 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromD55toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2025from May 2022

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cactus Close, Southwark, London, SE15 5AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Cactus Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Cactus Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£729,000

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.

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On the street

Versus other Cactus Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Cactus Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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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

0.4 km

Grove Lane / Champion Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lyndhurst Primary School. 89 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE15 5AY 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 5AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 119 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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