2 Dowson Close, Southwark, London, SE5 8AS
About 2 Dowson Close
2 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 1967-1975 and council tax band B. 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 bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).
Today's modelled estimate of £357,000 is 23.5% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£401/sq ft) was about 24.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £289,000 in April 2019.
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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
- BalconyYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
2 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 2 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
2 Dowson Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£357,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£289,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
30 April 2019Most recent
£289,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE5 8AS: £360,000 (2024–2011).
Nearby sales in SE5 8AS
16 Dowson Close, Southwark, London, SE5 8AS
Sold Nov 2024
£375,0001 Dowson Close, Southwark, London, SE5 8AS
Sold Oct 2022
£365,00011 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 2 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
2 Dowson Close is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£4,313
Street avg £4,080
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 2.2 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