What type of property is 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN?

20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN?

20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN last sold for £320,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN?

20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN?

20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN has 3 planning records on file (3 approved), most recent in July 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN?

20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN 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 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN located?

20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN?

Police records around 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN 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 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN?

The closest primary school to 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN is St Paul's Church of England Primary School (159m), one of 72 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Bank University Academy (733m), with 25 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN?

The closest bus stop to 20 Gates Court, SE17 3JN is Penrose Hall, 155m away. The nearest underground option is Kennington Underground Station, 421m away.

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20 Gates Court, Marsland Close, Southwark, London, SE17 3JN

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Gates Court

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

20 Gates Court is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE17 3JN). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 47 m² this is the 8th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–80 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 18 units on file. Other recorded features include a loft.

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 is 13.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£633/sq ft) was about 93.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £320,000 in May 2024.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
LoftYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Oct 2012

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Gates Court, Marsland Close, Southwark, London, SE17 3JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2015
RenovationOther
In report
Replace windows with new uPVC units
Agent
Blakeney Leigh Ltd
New Windows
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
15/AP/1953
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Jul 2015
RenovationFull
In report
Replace all existing windows with uPVC windows
Agent
Blakeney Leigh Ltd
New Windows
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
15/AP/1952
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What's in 20 Gates Court, Marsland Close, Southwark, London, SE17 3JN's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Gates Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£320,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 May 2024Most recent
£320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE17 3JN: £307,500 (2025–2011).

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On the street

Versus other Gates Court homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Gates Court outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,809

Street avg £4,735

Strongly above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Above

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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.

Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

19/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Penrose Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Paul's Church of England Primary School. 97 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE17 3JN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE17 3JN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 127 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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