23a, Abbey Grove, Greenwich, London, SE2 9EU
About 23a
23a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Greenwich, London, London (SE2 9EU). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 47 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 13 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–114 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 13 units on file.
It hasn't traded since May 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 sits 235.6% above the 1999 sale of £74,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£147/sq ft) was about 27.9% below the postcode norm. At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (96 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls changed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
23a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
23a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).
£250,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.7% per year over 3 years.
£74,500
Growth on file: 9.7% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
17 May 1999Most recent
£74,500
+12.9%over 7 months19 October 1998
£66,000
+18.9%over 2 years12 March 1996
£55,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE2 9EU: £440,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in SE2 9EU
37 Abbey Grove, Greenwich, London, SE2 9EU
Sold Oct 2024
£600,00039 Abbey Grove, Greenwich, London, SE2 9EU
Sold Mar 2024
£575,00043 Abbey Grove, Greenwich, London, SE2 9EU
Sold Jan 2023
£255,00017 Abbey Grove, Greenwich, London, SE2 9EU
Sold Nov 2021
£440,0005 Abbey Grove, Greenwich, London, SE2 9EU
Sold Jul 2017
£412,000
Versus other Abbey Grove homes
On epc rating, 23a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
62 (D)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 50 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Greening Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Boxgrove Primary School. 45 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB







