Thaxted Court, Flat 12, Abbeyfield Estate, Southwark, London, SE16 2BU
About Thaxted Court
Thaxted Court is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 2BU). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 51 m² this is the 4th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in Thaxted Court, where floor areas span 49–101 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.
Across 2000–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £326,000 sits 92.9% above the 2011 sale of £169,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£308/sq ft) was about 49.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in August 2011. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Thaxted Court has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Thaxted Court
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.
£326,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.2% per year over 11 years.
£169,000
Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
16 August 2011Most recent
£169,000
+15.0%over 3 years11 January 2008
£147,000
+5.0%over 2 years12 January 2005
£140,000
+141.4%over 4 years23 August 2000
£58,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE16 2BU: £182,500 (2011–2004).
Nearby sales in SE16 2BU
Thaxted Court, Flat 16, Abbeyfield Estate, Southwark, London, SE16 2BU
Sold Jan 2011
£187,000Thaxted Court, Flat 22, Abbeyfield Estate, Southwark, London, SE16 2BU
Sold Aug 2006
£184,500Thaxted Court, Flat 24, Abbeyfield Estate, Southwark, London, SE16 2BU
Sold Jul 2005
£182,500Thaxted Court, Flat 20, Abbeyfield Estate, Southwark, London, SE16 2BU
Sold Nov 2003
£160,000Thaxted Court, Flat 18, Abbeyfield Estate, Southwark, London, SE16 2BU
Sold Sept 2003
£163,500
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Abbeyfield Estate homes
Price per m² for Thaxted Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,314
Street avg £2,243
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 65 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Corbetts Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Southwark Park Primary School. 95 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.7dB