When did 23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH last change hands?

23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH last sold for £142,500 in November 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £20,000 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 1998 and November 2006, 23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH rose from £20,000 to £142,500, a change of £122,500. That works out to roughly +26% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH?

23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH located?

23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH?

Police records around 23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH show an average of 19 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (421% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH?

The closest primary school to 23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH is St Peter's Church of England Primary School (186m), one of 77 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Bank University Academy (552m), with 24 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH?

The closest bus stop to 23 Empress Street, SE17 3HH is Westmoreland Road, 79m away. The nearest tram option is Kennington Station, 845m away.

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23 Empress Street, Southwark, London, SE17 3HH

3 sales on record

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 23 Empress Street

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23 Empress Street is a two-bedroom property in Southwark, London, London (SE17 3HH). It has council tax band B.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in November 2006. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 26% per year.

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Inside

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Energy

Energy performance

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

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Planning

Planning history

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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23 Empress Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Last sold (2006)

£142,500

Growth on file: 26.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

20 November 2006Most recent
£142,500
+159.1%over 4 years
7 May 2002
£55,000
+175.0%over 3 years
18 May 1998
£20,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE17 3HH: £260,000 (2023–2014).

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Area

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Crime

19/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Westmoreland Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Peter's Church of England Primary School. 101 schools nearby.

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54.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SE17 3HH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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