What type of property is 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ?

9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ is a semi-detached house.

What did 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ sell for?

9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ last sold for £4,250,000 in September 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ?

The current EPC rating for 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ?

9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ has a recorded floor area of 509 m² (5,479 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SE21 7BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ?

9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in August 2021 under ref. 21/AP/1946. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ?

9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ located?

9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE21 postcode district.

Is 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (167% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ?

The closest primary school to 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ is Dulwich Hamlet Junior School (435m), one of 50 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Charter School North Dulwich (1.1km), with 14 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ?

The closest bus stop to 9a, College Road, SE21 7BQ is Dulwich Picture Gallery, 25m away. The nearest rail option is West Dulwich Rail Station, 798m away.

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9a, College Road, Southwark, London, SE21 7BQ

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

509 m²

5479 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9a

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

9a is a detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE21 7BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 509 m² (around 5479 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band H. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 509 m² the property is well over the postcode median (304 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, an extension and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. On the market in September 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years. Today's modelled estimate of £4,686,000 is 10.3% above the 2011 sale price.

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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.

9a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC80

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (10 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9a, College Road, Southwark, London, SE21 7BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9a has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

6 applications on record at 9a, College Road, Southwark, London, SE21 7BQ

1 live now

5decisions1extensions35documents

Flagged:Conservation area

Aug 2012
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
1 x Ash tree - Remove one low branch to the left side and dead wood and necessary re-shaping1 x Tree behind playhouse covered in ivy - Remove together with the stump poisoned.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
12/AP/2441
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksOct 2025Works to trees in A Conservation Area: Tree ID 6338 A Silver Birch tree approximately 10m in height, situated in the front garden on the right-hand side close to the house. The tree is causing movement to the retaining wall. Due to the ongoing movement of the retaining wall and the trees locations, the most effective solution is to remove. a replacement tree is to be planted in a convenient location of either the front or rear garden and below are the three alternative species for consideration: Prunus Sargentii (flowering Cherry - single pink flowers March and April), Crataegus x prunifolia (Flagpole Cherry) Clerodendrum trichotomum (Fastigiata). The new tree planted during the October 2025 and March 2026 planting season with a stem girth of between 10-12cm at 1m above ground level and at a minimum height of 2m.Decision
Tree WorksNov 2024T1 - Hazel - Crown thin by approximately 25% including the removal of any dead wood, lifting of low branches, and trimming back from the house, ensuring the height and basic shape is retained. T2 - Silver Birch - Laterally reduce to provide a 1m-1.5m clearance from the roof, with pruning back to suitable growth points, retaining the overall height and form. T3 - A line of Oak trees approximately 12m in height. Branches encroaching towards the house to be trimmed back by up to 2m to leave 1m clearance from property. T4 - Weeping Willow - Crown thin by approximately 25% including the removal of any dead wood, lifting of low wide spreading branches by pruning at the main trunk, and the necessary shaping of the tree, ensuring the height and basic shape is retained. T5 - 2 x Hazel - Reduce in height and breadth by up to 50% and re-shape as necessary.Decision

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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.

9a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£4,686,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£4,250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 September 2011Most recent
£4,250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE21 7BQ: £2,800,000 (2024–2002).

Nearby sales in SE21 7BQ

On the street

Versus other College Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 9a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£8,350

Street avg £8,680

Below

Floor Area

509 m²

Street avg 371 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.9 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

On par

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Dulwich Picture Gallery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School. 64 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE21 7BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE21 7BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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