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2 Dolphin Close, Southwark, London, SE16 6DX

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 42
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Dolphin Close

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

2 Dolphin Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 6DX). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 59). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

10 years since the last transfer (July 2016). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 12% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £816,000 is 13.3% above the 2016 sale price.

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Valuation

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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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Parkingallocated
Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jul 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E42
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromD60toE42
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Dolphin Close, Southwark, London, SE16 6DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Dolphin Close has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

  1. Dec 2012
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Erection of a two storey side and single storey ground floor rear extension

    Agent
    Brendan Tobin
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    12/AP/3454
    View planning 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.

Price for 2 Dolphin Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£816,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.0% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£720,000

Growth on file: 12.0% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 July 2016Most recent

    £720,000

    +234.9%over 1 year
  2. 9 September 2014

    £215,000

    +5.9%over 5 years
  3. 2 April 2009

    £203,000

    +203.0%over 13 years
  4. 17 August 1995

    £67,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in SE16 6DX: £257,500 (2018–1999).

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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

0.3 km

Smith Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Albion Primary School. 98 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 6DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE16 6DX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE16 6DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low
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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 — 128 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Dolphin Close, Southwark, London, SE16 6DX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.