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27 Elephant Lane, Southwark, London, SE16 4JD

Solar panels3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
129 m²
1389 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 27 Elephant Lane

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

27 Elephant Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 4JD). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony.

At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (72 m² across 41 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£826/sq ft) was about 133.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £1,147,500 in September 2023.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Parkingallocated
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromE54toC70
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
60%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Elephant Lane, Southwark, London, SE16 4JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. May 2007
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse with roof terrace on the flat roof above and replacement of external stairs and balustrade, together with conversion of integral garage into additional bedroom including replacement of garage door with window in front elevation.

    Agent
    Nagan Johnson Architects
    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    07/AP/0574
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2007
    Garage ConversionOutline
    In report

    Ground floor extension and conversion of garage to additional living accommodation for dwellinghouse, with associated exernal alterations.

    Agent
    Nagan Johnson Architects
    Extension
    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    06/AP/2481
    View planning record
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2002.

Current estimate

£1,091,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,147,500

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 September 2023Most recent

    £1,147,500

    +23.4%over 9 years
  2. 16 December 2013

    £930,000

    +190.6%over 11 years
  3. 7 March 2002

    £320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE16 4JD: £1,015,000 (2023–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Elephant Lane homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 27 Elephant Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£8,895

Street avg £6,045

Strongly above

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par
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.

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

Rotherhithe Tunnel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Albion Primary School. 103 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE16 4JD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE16 4JD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE16 4JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 133 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 27 Elephant Lane, Southwark, London, SE16 4JD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.