Marbles House, Flat 12, 21 John Ruskin Street, Southwark, London, SE5 0DE
About Marbles House
Marbles House is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE5 0DE). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. At 49 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Marbles House (49–102 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (75 versus a best of 85). Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band.
At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2003–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£758/sq ft) was about 157.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.
Know exactly what you're buying at Marbles House
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
- BalconyYes
Energy performance
Marbles House's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Planning history
Marbles House has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
6applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Marbles House
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
30-day money-back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
Marbles House has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.
£369,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 15 years.
£400,000
Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
2 May 2018Most recent
£400,000
+51.8%over 10 years4 January 2008
£263,500
+53.0%over 4 years28 February 2003
£172,170
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE5 0DE: £325,000 (2019–2010).
Nearby sales in SE5 0DE
Marbles House, Flat 1, 21 John Ruskin Street, Southwark, London, SE5 0DE
Sold Apr 2019
£655,000Marbles House, Flat 2, 21 John Ruskin Street, Southwark, London, SE5 0DE
Sold Dec 2015
£550,000Marbles House, Flat 5, 21 John Ruskin Street, Southwark, London, SE5 0DE
Sold Aug 2013
£325,000Marbles House, Flat 3, 21 John Ruskin Street, Southwark, London, SE5 0DE
Sold Aug 2010
£250,000Marbles House, Flat 6, 21 John Ruskin Street, Southwark, London, SE5 0DE
Sold Jan 2010
£250,000
Everything we know about Marbles House, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other John Ruskin Street homes
Price per m² for Marbles House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£8,163
Street avg £4,381
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 80 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
Similar properties nearby
146 156, Flat 10, Grosvenor Terrace, Southwark
SE5 0NL
146 156, Flat 2, Grosvenor Terrace, Southwark
SE5 0NL
138 142, Flat 13, Camberwell Road, Southwark
SE5 0EE
146 156, Flat 14, Grosvenor Terrace, Southwark
SE5 0NL
146 156, Flat 15, Grosvenor Terrace, Southwark
SE5 0NL
138 142, Flat 5, Camberwell Road, Southwark
SE5 0EE
138 142, Flat 4, Camberwell Road, Southwark
SE5 0EE
146 156, Flat 12, Grosvenor Terrace, Southwark
SE5 0NL
The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
13/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Westmoreland Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes. 101 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB