42b, Denmark Hill, Southwark, London, SE5 8RZ
About 42b
42b is a mid-terrace house in Southwark, London, London (SE5 8RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 78 m² this is the 17th 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, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 78 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
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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
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Apr 2026
EPC Rating
Planning history
42b has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
13applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 42b
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
42b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£435,000
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 8RZ: £540,000 (2021–2016).
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
£540,00042a, Denmark Hill, Southwark, London, SE5 8RZ
Sold Apr 2016
£860,00062a, Denmark Hill, Southwark, London, SE5 8RZ
Sold Sept 2012
£170,000
Everything we know about 42b, 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
On co₂ emissions, 42b runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
50 (E)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 58 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.8 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 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
0.1 km
Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Crawford Primary School. 97 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
55.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.0dB