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Block C, Flat 13, Peabody Estate, Rodney Road, Southwark, London, SE17 1BE

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 04
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 31
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Block C

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

Block C is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE17 1BE). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows an F (score 31), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since February 2024. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 50 m² this is the 5th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in Block C, where floor areas span 46–68 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (31 versus a best of 77).

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £383,000 is 29% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£552/sq ft) was about 109.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £297,000.

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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
  • StudyYes

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.

Block C sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F31
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Feb 2024
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Block C, Flat 13, Peabody Estate, Rodney Road, Southwark, London, SE17 1BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Block C has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Latest sale on Block C was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

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On the street

Versus other Peabody Estate homes

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

On price per m², Block C stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,940

Street avg £3,288

Strongly above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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

19/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Larcom Street Newington — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Victory Primary School. 94 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 SE17 1BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE17 1BE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE17 1BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

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 — 124 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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