42a, Denmark Hill, Southwark, London, SE5 8RZ
About 42a
42a is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE5 8RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 85 m² this is the 18th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 22–117 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 20 units on file.
Today's modelled estimate of £544,000 is 36.7% below the 2016 sale of £860,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£940/sq ft) was about 162.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 85 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 10 years since the last transfer (April 2016).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Planning history
42a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
13applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 42a
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
Latest sale on 42a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£544,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£860,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 April 2016Most recent
£860,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SE5 8RZ: £375,000 (2021–2012).
Nearby sales in SE5 8RZ
62b, Denmark Hill, Southwark, London, SE5 8RZ
Sold Sept 2021
£375,000Flat 1, 12 Denmark Hill, Southwark, London, SE5 8RZ
Sold Jun 2018
£570,00010 Denmark Hill, Southwark, London, SE5 8RZ
Sold Mar 2017
£540,00062a, Denmark Hill, Southwark, London, SE5 8RZ
Sold Sept 2012
£170,00040a, Denmark Hill, Southwark, London, SE5 8RZ
Sold Jul 1997
£214,500
Everything we know about 42a, 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 Denmark Hill homes
Floor Area for 42a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£10,118
Street avg £8,931
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.7 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
0.1 km
Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Crawford Primary School. 97 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.0dB