18a, Rye Lane, Southwark, London, SE15 5BS
About 18a
18a is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE15 5BS). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 133 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (24–133 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 8 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 133 m² the property is well over the postcode median (42 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £710,000 is 34% above the 2020 sale price. Sold October 2020 for £530,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Window efficiency improved
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
18a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
£710,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£530,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
11 October 2020Most recent
£530,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE15 5BS: £650,000 (2020–2000).
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Versus other Rye Lane homes
Floor Area for 18a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
51 (E)
Street avg 48 (E)
Floor Area
133 m²
Street avg 56 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.4 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
11/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Hanover Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Harris Academy Peckham. 93 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.4dB