What did 21 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH sell for?

21 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH last sold for £187,995 in January 1995, around 31 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 21 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH?

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

Where is 21 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH located?

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

How safe is the area around 21 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH?

Police records around 21 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 21 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH?

The closest primary school to 21 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.

How well connected is 21 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH?

The closest bus stop to 21 Sovereign Crescent, SE16 5XH is Essex House, 76m away. The nearest ferry option is Rotherhithe Pier, 533m away.

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21 Sovereign Crescent, Southwark, London, SE16 5XH

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 21 Sovereign Crescent

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

21 Sovereign Crescent is a property in Southwark, London, London (SE16 5XH). It has council tax band G.

Held since January 1995 — that's 31 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time.

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Sold prices

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Sovereign Crescent, Southwark, London, SE16 5XH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Sovereign Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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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.

21 Sovereign Crescent has been held in the same hands since before 2000.

Last sold (1995)

£187,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 January 1995Most recent
£187,995

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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54.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SE16 5XH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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Everything within walking distance

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