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42 Vanbrugh Park, Greenwich, London, SE3 7AA

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Vanbrugh Park

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

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

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageSingle

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

42 Vanbrugh Park's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromG9toE51
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2020from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromE51toC75
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2024from Oct 2020
EPC improved fromC75toD59
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2026from May 2024
EPC improved fromD59toC75
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Vanbrugh Park, Greenwich, London, SE3 7AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Sept 2025
    RenovationFull
    In 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
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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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42 Vanbrugh Park valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£397,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£385,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2024Most recent

    £385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE3 7AA: £345,000 (2022–2014).

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On the street

Versus other Vanbrugh Park homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 42 Vanbrugh Park runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
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.

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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE3 7AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SE3 7AA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SE3 7AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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