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32 Sophia Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XL

Notable views5 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 42
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 32 Sophia Square

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

32 Sophia Square is a two-bedroom detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 5XL). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. At 52 m² this is the 7th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (42 versus a best of 81). Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Sold February 2020 for £440,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £484,000 is 10% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£786/sq ft) was about 77.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

32 Sophia Square sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E42
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Sophia Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Sophia Square has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

32 Sophia Square has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£484,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£440,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 February 2020Most recent

    £440,000

    +83.4%over 13 years
  2. 3 July 2006

    £239,950

    +10.6%over 4 years
  3. 6 June 2002

    £217,000

    +60.7%over 3 years
  4. 15 January 1999

    £135,000

  5. 10 September 1997

    £135,000

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

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On the street

Versus other Sophia Square homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 32 Sophia Square lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£8,462

Street avg £5,965

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the London district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for SE16 5XL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE16 5XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 32 Sophia Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.