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13 Helena Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XP

Swimming pool3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 13 Helena Square

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

13 Helena Square is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 5XP). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. At 55 m² this is the 14th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–103 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 31 units on file. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £367,000 is 11.2% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£557/sq ft) was about 34.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Swimming poolYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromB81toC75
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Helena Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Helena 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.

13 Helena Square has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£330,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 October 2014Most recent

    £330,000

    +101.2%over 13 years
  2. 20 September 2001

    £164,000

    +82.2%over 2 years
  3. 15 April 1999

    £90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE16 5XP: £375,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Helena Square homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 13 Helena Square runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,000

Street avg £6,244

Below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Above
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

0.2 km

Essex House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

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

Go deeper on the local area

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 5XP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE16 5XP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE16 5XP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 134 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 13 Helena Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.