42 Vanbrugh Park, Greenwich, London, SE3 7AA
About 42 Vanbrugh Park
42 Vanbrugh Park is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Greenwich, London, London (SE3 7AA). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (44–244 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 15). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£813/sq ft) was about 214.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £385,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- GarageSingle
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
42 Vanbrugh Park's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Sept 2025RenovationFullIn report
Replacement of the existing slate roof covering with Spanish natural slates (500mm x 250mm), including removal and replacement of slates on the front pitch and parts of the rear pitch; replacement of damaged hip and ridge tiles; repair of box valleys with new waterproof membrane and boarding; re-rendering of the chimney stack and parapet walls; installation of breathable membrane and treated timber battens; addition of vent slates to improve roof airflow and associated works.
- Documents
- 22 docs on file
- Reference
- 25/2206/F
What's in 42 Vanbrugh Park, Greenwich, London, SE3 7AA's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
42 Vanbrugh Park valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£397,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£385,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
15 November 2024Most recent
£385,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE3 7AA: £345,000 (2022–2014).
Nearby sales in SE3 7AA
37 Vanbrugh Park, Greenwich, London, SE3 7AA
Sold Nov 2022
£1,425,00043 Vanbrugh Park, Greenwich, London, SE3 7AA
Sold May 2018
£1,300,000Second Floor Flat, 42 Vanbrugh Park, London, SE3 7AA
Sold Jun 2016
£345,000First Floor Flat, 42 Vanbrugh Park, London, SE3 7AA
Sold Apr 2014
£289,60039 Vanbrugh Park, Greenwich, London, SE3 7AA
Sold Nov 2012
£850,000
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Versus other Vanbrugh Park homes
CO₂ Emissions for 42 Vanbrugh Park runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 61 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
10/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Vanburgh Park /Stratheden Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Invicta Primary School. 55 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.9dB