Gower House, Flat 18, Morecambe Street, Southwark, London, SE17 1DU
About Gower House
Gower House is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE17 1DU). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 37 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Gower House (37–76 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good.
At 37 m² it's 25.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (50 m² median across 18 EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Gower House's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Gower House has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Gower House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£289,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE17 1DU: £350,000 (2025–2003).
Everything we know about Gower House, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Morecambe Street homes
Gower House is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 54 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
19/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Larcom Street Newington — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Robert Browning Primary School. 97 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.3dB