16 Dowson Close, Southwark, London, SE5 8AS
About 16 Dowson Close
16 Dowson Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE5 8AS). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 67 m² this is the 11th 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. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£520/sq ft) was about 70.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £375,000 in November 2024.
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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
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
- BalconyYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- Solar panelsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
16 Dowson Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
13applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 16 Dowson Close
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
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Sales history & valuation
16 Dowson Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£389,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 4 years.
£375,000
Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
15 November 2024Most recent
£375,000
+15.4%over 3 years26 March 2021
£325,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE5 8AS: £289,000 (2022–2009).
Nearby sales in SE5 8AS
1 Dowson Close, Southwark, London, SE5 8AS
Sold Oct 2022
£365,0002 Dowson Close, Southwark, London, SE5 8AS
Sold Apr 2019
£289,00011 Dowson Close, Southwark, London, SE5 8AS
Sold Apr 2019
£360,00020 Dowson Close, Southwark, London, SE5 8AS
Sold Aug 2009
£175,00021 Dowson Close, Southwark, London, SE5 8AS
Sold May 2006
£182,000
Everything we know about 16 Dowson Close, 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 Dowson Close homes
Years Held for 16 Dowson Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£5,597
Street avg £3,897
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB