49 Canute Gardens, Southwark, London, SE16 2PN
About 49 Canute Gardens
49 Canute Gardens is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 2PN). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 47 m² this is the 15th smallest of 51 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–98 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 51 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.
At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 50 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 is 20% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£435/sq ft) was about 106.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in February 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.
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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
- Communal gardenYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
49 Canute Gardens'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 May 2023
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Planning history
49 Canute Gardens has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 49 Canute Gardens
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
49 Canute Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£264,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£220,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 February 2016Most recent
£220,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE16 2PN: £205,000 (2019–2005).
Nearby sales in SE16 2PN
21 Canute Gardens, Southwark, London, SE16 2PN
Sold Nov 2019
£377,50014 Canute Gardens, Southwark, London, SE16 2PN
Sold Sept 2016
£500,00037 Canute Gardens, Southwark, London, SE16 2PN
Sold May 2007
£205,00013 Canute Gardens, Southwark, London, SE16 2PN
Sold Jan 2007
£186,00010 Canute Gardens, Southwark, London, SE16 2PN
Sold May 2004
£174,950
Everything we know about 49 Canute Gardens, in one report
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 Canute Gardens homes
On co₂ emissions, 49 Canute Gardens stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,681
Street avg £3,444
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 68 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 3.3 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
0.1 km
Surrey Quays Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Rotherhithe Primary School. 98 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.9dB