2 Defoe Close, Southwark, London, SE16 5UJ
About 2 Defoe Close
2 Defoe Close is a property in Southwark, London, London (SE16 5UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. At 50 m² this is the 4th smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–55 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
2 Defoe Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Planning history
2 Defoe Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
2 Defoe Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£295,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
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Versus other Defoe Close homes
On epc rating, 2 Defoe Close stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 69 (D)
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 48 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.0 km
Bryan Road / Surrey Docks Farm — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Redriff Primary, City of London Academy. 93 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.3dB