What type of property is 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE?

7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE?

The current EPC rating for 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE?

7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SE16 2HE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE had any planning applications?

7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE?

7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE 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 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE located?

7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE16 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (206% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE?

The closest primary school to 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE is Southwark Park Primary School (167m), one of 75 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Charter School Bermondsey (575m), with 21 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE?

The closest bus stop to 7 Benwick Close, SE16 2HE is Raymouth Road, 95m away. The nearest rail option is South Bermondsey Station, 507m away.

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7 Benwick Close, Southwark, London, SE16 2HE

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 7 Benwick Close

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

7 Benwick Close is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 2HE). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 50 m² this is the 6th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–103 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2018. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

7 Benwick Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Jun 2013

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Benwick Close, Southwark, London, SE16 2HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2018
RenovationFull
In report
Replace grey aluminium framed sash double glazed windows and grey aluminium sliding double glazed rear doors to flats 1-12 Benwick Close to white PVCu framed double glazed casement windows and white framed double glazed sliding doors.
Agent
Calfordseaden LLP
New Windows
Documents
20 docs on file
Reference
18/AP/1166
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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.

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

Current estimate

£263,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE16 2HE: £630,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in SE16 2HE

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On the street

Versus other Benwick Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 7 Benwick Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Raymouth Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Southwark Park Primary School. 96 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE16 2HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 126 points of interest in total.

FAQ

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