5 Helena Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XP
About 5 Helena Square
5 Helena Square is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 5XP). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).
At 82 m² the property is well over the postcode median (57 m² across 30 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £929,000 is 16.1% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£906/sq ft) was about 119.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in December 2017.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Helena Square has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 5 Helena Square has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£929,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 20 years.
£800,000
Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
19 December 2017Most recent
£800,000
+363.8%over 20 years10 July 1997
£172,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE16 5XP: £375,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in SE16 5XP
26 Helena Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XP
Sold Mar 2024
£375,00018 Helena Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XP
Sold Feb 2024
£325,00022 Helena Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XP
Sold Sept 2022
£325,0001 Helena Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XP
Sold May 2022
£470,00033 Helena Square, Southwark, London, SE16 5XP
Sold May 2022
£475,000
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Versus other Helena Square homes
On co₂ emissions, 5 Helena Square stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£9,756
Street avg £8,439
Floor Area
82 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.3dB