What was the last sold price for 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS?

11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS last sold for £360,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £193,000 in October 2009, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS?

Across 2 sales between October 2009 and April 2019, 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS rose from £193,000 to £360,000, a change of £167,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS?

The current EPC rating for 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS?

11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS use?

The latest EPC at 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS?

11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS in?

11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS?

Police records around 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS show an average of 13 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (42% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS?

The closest primary school to 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS is Bessemer Grange Primary School (332m), one of 60 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Charter School East Dulwich (524m), with 18 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS?

The closest bus stop to 11 Dowson Close, SE5 8AS is Deepdene Road Herne Hill, 254m away. The nearest rail option is East Dulwich Rail Station, 518m away.

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11 Dowson Close, Southwark, London, SE5 8AS

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 11 Dowson Close

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

11 Dowson Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE5 8AS). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 63 m² this is the 9th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–81 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor.

Across 2009–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £412,000 is 14.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£531/sq ft) was about 57.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £360,000 in April 2019.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingYes
BalconyYes

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 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD55toC74

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Dowson Close, Southwark, London, SE5 8AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Dowson Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

13applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

11 Dowson Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£412,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£360,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

4 April 2019Most recent
£360,000
+86.5%over 9 years
30 October 2009
£193,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE5 8AS: £325,000 (2024–2011).

Nearby sales in SE5 8AS

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On the street

Versus other Dowson Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 11 Dowson Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,714

Street avg £3,880

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

13/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Deepdene Road Herne Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bessemer Grange Primary School. 78 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE5 8AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE5 8AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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