What kind of home is 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE?

161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE sell for?

161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE last sold for £1,650,000 in November 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £161,000 in December 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE changed over time?

Across 4 sales between December 1995 and November 2025, 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE rose from £161,000 to £1,650,000, a change of £1,489,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE?

The current EPC rating for 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE?

161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (1,755 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SE21 7EE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE use?

The latest EPC at 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE have?

161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in August 2012 under ref. 12/AP/2202. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE?

161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE in?

161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE21 postcode district.

Is 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE in a safe area?

Police records around 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE show an average of 66 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 24% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE?

The closest primary school to 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE is St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (306m), one of 49 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich (1.3km), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE?

The closest bus stop to 161 Court Lane, SE21 7EE is Eynella Road / Dulwich Library, 162m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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161 Court Lane, Southwark, London, SE21 7EE

4 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

163 m²

1755 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 161 Court Lane

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

161 Court Lane is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE21 7EE). It has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (around 1755 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £1,650,000 — fresh data. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£940/sq ft) was about 120.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

161 Court Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromF34toD67

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Apr 2025from Apr 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 161 Court Lane, Southwark, London, SE21 7EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

3 applications on record at 161 Court Lane, Southwark, London, SE21 7EE

3decisions2extensions50documents

Flagged:Demolition

May 2012
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
1 x Castlewellan Cypress - Remove with the stump either poisoned or ground out.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
12/AP/1186
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMay 2013Non-material amendments to planning permission (ref: 12-AP-2202) granted 28/08/12 for the demolition of existing conservatory and outhouse and erection of a new single storey rear extension providing additional residential accommodation for dwellinghouse;Omission of flush glazed rooflights from the side slopes, and replacement with a flat roof covering down slopes without changing the profile, and the alteration from a single rooflight to the flat roof to two fixed rooflights and one openable rooflight.Decision
DemolitionAug 2012Decision

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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.

Price for 161 Court Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£1,603,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,650,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

7 November 2025Most recent
£1,650,000
+19.8%over 10 years
9 July 2015
£1,377,500
+184.0%over 12 years
11 November 2002
£485,000
+201.2%over 6 years
7 December 1995
£161,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE21 7EE: £1,650,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SE21 7EE

On the street

Versus other Court Lane homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 161 Court Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£10,123

Street avg £7,945

Above

Floor Area

163 m²

Street avg 154 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Below

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Area

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Crime

66/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Eynella Road / Dulwich Library — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School. 61 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE21 7EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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