What kind of home is 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ last change hands?

1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ last sold for £355,000 in January 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £51,050 in February 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between February 1995 and January 2020, 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ rose from £51,050 to £355,000, a change of £303,950. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ in?

1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE16 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

How safe is the area around 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

Police records around 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ 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.

What schools are near 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ is Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy (556m), one of 75 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Academy Bermondsey (324m), with 21 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ is Southwark Park Rd/St James Rd, 94m away. The nearest underground option is Bermondsey Underground Station, 648m away.

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1 Abbey Gardens, Southwark, London, SE16 3RQ

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Abbey Gardens

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

1 Abbey Gardens is an end-of-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 3RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Most recent transfer: January 2020 at £355,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£825/sq ft) was about 137% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE47toD57

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Abbey Gardens, Southwark, London, SE16 3RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Abbey Gardens has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Price for 1 Abbey Gardens has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£327,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£355,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

29 January 2020Most recent
£355,000
+294.7%over 19 years
6 December 2000
£89,950
+81.7%over 4 years
20 February 1996
£49,500
-3.0%over 1 year
16 February 1995
£51,050

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE16 3RQ: £341,250 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Abbey Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Abbey Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£8,875

Street avg £5,837

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 44 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Southwark Park Rd/St James Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Harris Academy Bermondsey. 96 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE16 3RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE16 3RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

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

FAQ

Common questions

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