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21a, Genesta Road, London, SE18 3ER

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 21a

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

21a is a mid-terrace house in London (SE18 3ER). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (45–51 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (71 versus a worst of 64). The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (107 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2025. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

21a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2012from Aug 2012
Low Energy Lighting
67%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2026from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromD56toC71
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21a, Genesta Road, London, SE18 3ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 21a, Genesta Road, London, SE18 3ER

1decisions11documents35nearby
  1. Oct 2025
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Replacement of timber framed windows for double glazed uPVC framed units in addition to the replacement of existing timber doors with new composite Front Entrance Doors and uPVC rear exit doors and all other works

    New Windows
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    25/2401/F
    Full record in report

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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.

21a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 SE18 3ER: £450,000 (2025–2011).

On the street

Versus other Genesta Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

13/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Eglinton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Plumcroft Primary School. 47 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 SE18 3ER from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE18 3ER

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE18 3ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low
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60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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