What type of property is 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT?

49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT?

The current EPC rating for 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT?

49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SE4 1DT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT heated?

The latest EPC at 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT?

49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT is in council tax band C.

Where is 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT located?

49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT sits in Lewisham, London, London. It falls within the SE4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT?

Police records around 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT show an average of 146 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 28% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT?

The closest primary school to 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT is Beecroft Garden Primary (250m), one of 59 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prendergast School (672m), with 16 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT?

The closest bus stop to 49a, Merritt Road, SE4 1DT is Huxbear Street, 142m away. The nearest rail option is Crofton Park Rail Station, 217m away.

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49a, Merritt Road, Lewisham, London, SE4 1DT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 49a

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

49a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Lewisham, London, London (SE4 1DT). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 January 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Oct 2013

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jan 2025from Sept 2023

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

46%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49a, Merritt Road, Lewisham, London, SE4 1DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

19 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

49a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£553,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 SE4 1DT: £653,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in SE4 1DT

On the street

Versus other Merritt Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

49a is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

146/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Huxbear Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Beecroft Garden Primary. 75 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 SE4 1DT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE4 1DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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