3 Defoe Close, Southwark, London, SE16 5UJ
About 3 Defoe Close
3 Defoe Close is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 5UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 46 m² this is the 2nd 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 bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (63 versus a best of 71). The latest certificate (January 2011) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from January 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
3 Defoe Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Jan 2021
EPC Rating
Planning history
3 Defoe Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
3 Defoe Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£300,000
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
3 Defoe Close is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
63 (D)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 49 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 1.9 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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.3dB