What kind of home is 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF?

18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF?

18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF last sold for £1,100,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF?

18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (1,539 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SE21 8AF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF use?

The latest EPC at 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF?

18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF 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 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF in?

18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE21 postcode district.

Is 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF 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.

What schools are near 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF?

The closest primary school to 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF is Dulwich Wood Primary School (326m), one of 49 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsdale Foundation School (355m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF?

The closest bus stop to 18 Rouse Gardens, SE21 8AF is Gipsy Hill, 151m away. The nearest rail option is Sydenham Hill, 431m away.

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18 Rouse Gardens, Southwark, London, SE21 8AF

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

143 m²

1539 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Rouse Gardens

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

18 Rouse Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE21 8AF). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£715/sq ft) was about 68.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £1,100,000.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromE48toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

21%94%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Rouse Gardens, Southwark, London, SE21 8AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Rouse Gardens has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

18 Rouse Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 March 2024Most recent
£1,100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE21 8AF: £1,200,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SE21 8AF

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On the street

Versus other Rouse Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Rouse Gardens is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£7,692

Street avg £5,316

Strongly above

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 145 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Gipsy Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Dulwich Wood Primary School. 61 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE21 8AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE21 8AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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