5 Lyall Avenue, Southwark, London, SE21 8QS
About 5 Lyall Avenue
5 Lyall Avenue is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE21 8QS). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 53 m² this is the 5th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–116 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£482/sq ft) was about 68.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Energy performance
5 Lyall Avenue's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £545 · Includes VAT
Planning history
1 application on record at 5 Lyall Avenue, Southwark, London, SE21 8QS
- Jan 2020RenovationOtherOutcome in report
Installation of external wall insulation and redecoration of the external with brick slip to the ground floor and rendering to the remaining building.
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 19/AP/6666
Unlock 5 Lyall Avenue, Southwark, London, SE21 8QS's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
- All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
- The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
5 Lyall Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2010.
£300,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.7% per year over 8 years.
£275,000
Growth on file: 9.7% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
19 July 2018Most recent
£275,000
-0.7%over 2 years24 May 2016
£277,000
+108.3%over 5 years23 September 2010
£133,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE21 8QS: £520,000 (2024–2016).
Nearby sales in SE21 8QS
22 Lyall Avenue, Southwark, London, SE21 8QS
Sold May 2024
£565,50018 Lyall Avenue, Southwark, London, SE21 8QS
Sold Jul 2021
£564,22626 Lyall Avenue, Southwark, London, SE21 8QS
Sold Sept 2019
£520,0006 Lyall Avenue, Southwark, London, SE21 8QS
Sold Oct 2016
£405,00020 Lyall Avenue, Southwark, London, SE21 8QS
Sold Mar 2016
£407,000
Versus other Lyall Avenue homes
On epc rating, 5 Lyall Avenue stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 59 (D)
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 50 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
Similar properties nearby
1 Dalmore Road, Lambeth
SE21 8HD
1 Dalkeith Road, Lambeth
SE21 8LT
1 Elmworth Grove, Lambeth
SE21 8RA
1 Lincoln Mews, Thurlow Park Road, Lambeth
SE21 8HP
1 Chalford Road, Lambeth
SE21 8BX
1 Charles Nex Mews, Lambeth
SE21 8HW
1 Damascene Walk, Lambeth
SE21 8HJ
1 Kennoldes, Croxted Road, Southwark
SE21 8SS
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
66/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Kingswood Drive / College Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Dulwich Wood Primary School. 60 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
53.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.3dB







