When did 18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH last change hands?

18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH last sold for £685,000 in July 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £450,000 in July 2002, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2002 and July 2007, 18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH rose from £450,000 to £685,000, a change of £235,000. That works out to roughly +8.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH had any planning applications?

18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH has 2 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in January 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH?

18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH located?

18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH?

Police records around 18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH 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 18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH?

The closest primary school to 18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH is Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School (268m), one of 82 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bacon's College (595m), with 22 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH?

The closest bus stop to 18 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH is Essex House, 76m away. The nearest ferry option is Rotherhithe Pier, 533m away.

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18 Sovereign Crescent, Southwark, London, SE16 5XH

2 planning records

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 18 Sovereign Crescent

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

18 Sovereign Crescent is a three-bedroom property in Southwark, London, London (SE16 5XH). It has council tax band F.

Held since July 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year.

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Specifications

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Energy

Energy performance

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Sovereign Crescent, Southwark, London, SE16 5XH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2019
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of lower ground floor integral garage to form habitable space. Associated external alterations to include installation of new timber sash window and related brick/render infill.
Agent
Outline
New Windows
Documents
21 docs on file
Reference
18/AP/3910
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Jun 2008
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Loft conversion including full width dormer extension and installation of windows to rear roofslope and roof terrace to the front elevation, to provide additional residential accommodation.
Extension
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
08/AP/0425
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What's in 18 Sovereign Crescent, Southwark, London, SE16 5XH's planning history?

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2007)

£685,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

3 July 2007Most recent
£685,000
+52.2%over 4 years
18 July 2002
£450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE16 5XH: £965,000 (2021–2017).

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Area

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Crime

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Nearest stop

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Essex House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School. 104 schools nearby.

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