What type of property is 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG?

8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG?

8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG last sold for £265,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £56,000 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG?

Across 4 sales between April 1998 and November 2023, 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG rose from £56,000 to £265,000, a change of £209,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG?

8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (366 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SE16 5HG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG?

8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG 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 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG located?

8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG?

Police records around 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG 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 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG?

The closest primary school to 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG is Redriff Primary, City of London Academy (223m), one of 75 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bacon's College (503m), with 23 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Capstan Way, SE16 5HG is Russia Dock Road, 96m away. The nearest ferry option is Rotherhithe Pier, 193m away.

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8 Capstan Way, Southwark, London, SE16 5HG

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

34 m²

366 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Capstan Way

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

8 Capstan Way is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 5HG). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 34 m² this is the 7th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–127 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£724/sq ft) was about 166.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 34 m² it's 19% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (42 m² median across 30 EPCs). Last sale on file: £265,000 in November 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

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Parkingallocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

8 Capstan Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromD66toC73

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Capstan Way, Southwark, London, SE16 5HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Capstan Way has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Capstan Way has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£265,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2023Most recent
£265,000
+65.1%over 12 years
30 August 2011
£160,500
+27.4%over 7 years
13 November 2003
£126,000
+125.0%over 5 years
23 April 1998
£56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE16 5HG: £280,000 (2023–2017).

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On the street

Versus other Capstan Way homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Capstan Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,794

Street avg £5,431

Strongly above

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 36 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Above

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Area

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Full London report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Russia Dock Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Redriff Primary, City of London Academy. 98 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE16 5HG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE16 5HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

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