When did 16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL last change hands?

16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL last sold for £195,000 in October 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £112,000 in January 2001, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2001 and October 2006, 16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL rose from £112,000 to £195,000, a change of £83,000. That works out to roughly +10.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL?

16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL is in council tax band C.

Where is 16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL located?

16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL?

Police records around 16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL 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 16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL?

The closest primary school to 16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL is Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School (280m), one of 84 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bacon's College (575m), with 22 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL?

The closest bus stop to 16 Sophia Square, SE16 5XL is Essex House, 34m away. The nearest ferry option is Rotherhithe Pier, 492m away.

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16 Sophia Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XL

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Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 16 Sophia Square

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

16 Sophia Square is a one-bedroom property in Southwark, London, London (SE16 5XL). It has council tax band C.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in October 2006. Across 2001–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.1% per year.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1

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 16 Sophia Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Sophia Square 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.

Last sold (2006)

£195,000

Growth on file: 10.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2006Most recent
£195,000
+74.1%over 5 years
17 January 2001
£112,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE16 5XL: £465,000 (2025–2022).

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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

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Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

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. 106 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE16 5XL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SE16 5XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 136 points of interest in total.

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