What kind of home is 32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ last change hands?

32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ last sold for £340,000 in April 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

The current EPC rating for 32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2021 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

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

What heating system does 32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ use?

The latest EPC at 32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

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

Which area is 32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ in?

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

How safe is the area around 32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

Police records around 32 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 32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

The closest primary school to 32 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.

What is the nearest station to 32 Abbey Gardens, SE16 3RQ?

The closest bus stop to 32 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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32 Abbey Gardens, Southwark, London, SE16 3RQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 32 Abbey Gardens

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

32 Abbey Gardens is a one-bedroom mid-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 (April 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2021 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£790/sq ft) was about 136.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2021 at £340,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Mar 2021

EPC improved fromF29toD65

Heating System

Room HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Abbey Gardens, Southwark, London, SE16 3RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£371,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£340,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 April 2021Most recent
£340,000

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

Nearby sales in SE16 3RQ

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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 price per m², 32 Abbey Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£8,500

Street avg £5,853

Above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 44 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the London district page.

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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