55a, Arabin Road, Lewisham, London, SE4 2SD
About 55a
55a is a mid-terrace house in Lewisham, London, London (SE4 2SD). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 36 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (36–142 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 37 units on file. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £368,000 sits 55.3% above the 2013 sale of £237,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£612/sq ft) was about 42.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (63 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 13 years since the last transfer (April 2013).
Energy performance
55a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Nov 2024
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 9 November 2024
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls changed
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
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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
55a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 55a has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£368,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.8% per year over 16 years.
£237,000
Growth on file: 11.8% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
25 April 2013Most recent
£237,000
+507.7%over 16 years27 January 1997
£39,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE4 2SD: £565,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in SE4 2SD
31b, Arabin Road, Lewisham, London, SE4 2SD
Sold Jan 2026
£275,00029 Arabin Road, Lewisham, London, SE4 2SD
Sold Oct 2025
£825,00025 Arabin Road, Lewisham, London, SE4 2SD
Sold Mar 2023
£565,000Lower Floor Flat, 39 Arabin Road, Lewisham, London, SE4 2SD
Sold Sept 2022
£450,00043 Arabin Road, Lewisham, London, SE4 2SD
Sold Aug 2022
£950,000
Versus other Arabin Road homes
55a is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£6,583
Street avg £5,247
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
St Andrew's Church / Wickham Rd — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Beecroft Garden Primary. 71 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
51.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB







