11a, Birkbeck Place, London, SE21 8JU
About 11a
11a is a mid-terrace house in London (SE21 8JU). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–137 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 49 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Everything you need to know about 11a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
11a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
11a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£322,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 SE21 8JU: £575,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in SE21 8JU
40b, Birkbeck Place, Lambeth, London, SE21 8JU
Sold Dec 2024
£465,00018 Birkbeck Place, Lambeth, London, SE21 8JU
Sold May 2024
£882,5002 Birkbeck Place, Lambeth, London, SE21 8JU
Sold Apr 2024
£575,00026 Birkbeck Place, Lambeth, London, SE21 8JU
Sold Aug 2023
£752,00038a, Birkbeck Place, Lambeth, London, SE21 8JU
Sold Oct 2022
£450,000
Versus other Birkbeck Place homes
On floor area, 11a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 66 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
Everything you need to know about 11a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
1 Berry Lane, Lambeth
SE21 8AR
1 Dalmore Road, Lambeth
SE21 8HD
1 Damascene Walk, Lambeth
SE21 8HJ
1 Glazebrook Close, Southwark
SE21 8RP
1 Leonora Tyson Mews, Lambeth
SE21 8GA
1 Elmworth Grove, Lambeth
SE21 8RA
1 Lairdale Close, Lambeth
SE21 8NA
1 Kennoldes, Croxted Road, Southwark
SE21 8SS
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Elmcourt Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
The Elmgreen School. 63 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
54.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB