What did 53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY sell for?

53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY last sold for £662,052 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £197,150 in August 2003, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2003 and October 2024, 53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY rose from £197,150 to £662,052, a change of £464,902. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY?

53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY in?

53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY sits in Southwark, London, London. It falls within the SE5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY?

Police records around 53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY 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 53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY?

The closest primary school to 53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY is Oliver Goldsmith Primary School (312m), one of 74 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Academy Peckham (363m), with 19 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY?

The closest bus stop to 53 Crofton Road, SE5 8LY is Peckham Road / Southampton Way, 235m away. The nearest rail option is Peckham Rye Rail Station, 725m away.

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53 Crofton Road, Southwark, London, SE5 8LY

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Council tax

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Overview

About 53 Crofton Road

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53 Crofton Road is a two-bedroom property in Southwark, London, London (SE5 8LY). It has council tax band C.

Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £662,052.

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Inside

Bedrooms2
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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Crofton Road, Southwark, London, SE5 8LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Crofton Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2003.

Last sold (2024)

£662,052

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

21 October 2024Most recent
£662,052
+235.8%over 21 years
31 August 2003
£197,150

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE5 8LY: £975,000 (2025–2023).

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Area

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Crime

13/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Peckham Road / Southampton Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Oliver Goldsmith Primary School. 93 schools nearby.

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