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Flat 3, 14 Capstan Way, Southwark, London, SE16 5HG

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
31 m²
334 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a semi-detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 5HG). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (31–41 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (77 versus a worst of 58). The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in April 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £274,000 sits 54.4% above the 2008 sale of £177,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£532/sq ft) was about 92.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 31 m² it's 26.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (42 m² median across 30 EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Flat 3's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromD68toC77
Main Fuel
LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 3, 14 Capstan Way, Southwark, London, SE16 5HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 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.

Flat 3's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£274,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.5% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£177,500

Growth on file: 10.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 April 2008Most recent

    £177,500

    +97.3%over 6 years
  2. 28 June 2001

    £89,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE16 5HG: £275,000 (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.

CO₂ Emissions for Flat 3 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,726

Street avg £5,569

On par

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above
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.

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.

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 5HG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE16 5HG

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

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 128 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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