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1 Drake Close, Southwark, London, SE16 6RS

EV charger3 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
121 m²
1302 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Drake Close

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

1 Drake Close is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE16 6RS). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

At 121 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £850,000 is 49.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£438/sq ft) was about 51.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • EV chargerYes
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromD66toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)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

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Drake Close, Southwark, London, SE16 6RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jan 2017
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Construction of a dormer extension to side roof slope, installation of a window at loft level to front and rear elevation

    Agent
    Horizon Design Services Ltd
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    16/AP/4440
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2017
    Garage ConversionFull
    In report

    Conversion of ground floor garage into habitable accommodation with bi-folding doors to rear and window to front elevation

    Agent
    Horizon Design Services Ltd
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    16/AP/4117
    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.

1 Drake Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£850,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£570,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 July 2016Most recent

    £570,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE16 6RS: £685,000 (2022–2013).

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On the street

Versus other Drake Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Drake Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,711

Street avg £5,693

On par

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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

0.3 km

Canada Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Alfred Salter Primary School. 103 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 6RS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE16 6RS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE16 6RS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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 — 133 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Drake Close, Southwark, London, SE16 6RS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.