6 Dowson Close, Southwark, London, SE5 8AS
About 6 Dowson Close
6 Dowson Close is a detached house in Southwark, London, London (SE5 8AS). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 759 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 71 m² this is the 15th 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. The latest certificate (October 2010) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The latest certificate is from October 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 71 m² it's 19.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 15 EPCs).
Know exactly what you're buying at 6 Dowson Close
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
Energy performance
6 Dowson Close'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Oct 2020
EPC Rating
Planning history
6 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 6 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
6 Dowson Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£372,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE5 8AS: £360,000 (2024–2019).
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
£365,0002 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
£175,000
Everything we know about 6 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
On co₂ emissions, 6 Dowson Close runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 70 (C)
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 59 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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.
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
53.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB