What kind of home is 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD?

1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD sell for?

1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD last sold for £1,450,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £131,000 in January 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD changed over time?

Across 3 sales between January 1996 and December 2024, 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD rose from £131,000 to £1,450,000, a change of £1,319,000. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD?

1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (1,927 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SE5 9RD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD use?

The latest EPC at 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD have?

1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD?

1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD in?

1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD sits in Lambeth, London, London. It falls within the SE5 postcode district.

Is 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD 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 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD?

The closest primary school to 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD is Loughborough Primary School (350m), one of 75 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saint Gabriel's College (466m), with 25 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Brief Street, SE5 9RD is Burton Road / Camberwell, 118m away. The nearest rail option is Loughborough Junction Station, 716m away.

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1 Brief Street, Lambeth, London, SE5 9RD

Extendable3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

179 m²

1927 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Brief Street

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Brief Street is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SE5 9RD). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1927 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,266,000 is 12.7% below the 2024 sale of £1,450,000, 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 (£753/sq ft) was about 74.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 179 m² the property is well over the postcode median (129 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £1,450,000 in December 2024. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Brief Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from May 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Brief Street, Lambeth, London, SE5 9RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 1 Brief Street.

Jan 2026
ExtensionAmendment
In report
Extension: Single storey
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission 25/03568/FUL (Erection of a single storey rear side infill extension, installation of metal railings and entrance gate to the front elevation together with the erection of a bin and cycle store and the formation of a canopy to the front door. Erection of a rear dormer window and the replacement of an existing window with a new casement window to the existing rear outrigger at second floor level. Installation of a new air source heat pump to the rear garden) granted on 22.01.2026. Amendment sought: Amendment to wording of original application25/03568/FUL description to align with the approved drawings.
Agent
David Money Architects
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
26/00211/NMC
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Jan 2026
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey rear side infill extension, installation of metal railings and entrance gate to the front elevation together with the erection of a bin and cycle store and the formation of a canopy to the front door. Erection of a rear dormer window and the replacement of an existing window with a new casement window to the existing rear outrigger at second floor level. Installation of a new air source heat pump to the rear garden.
Agent
David Money Architects
Documents
39 docs on file
Reference
25/03568/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 1 Brief Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,450,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2024Most recent
£1,450,000
+195.9%over 15 years
17 August 2009
£490,000
+274.0%over 13 years
3 January 1996
£131,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE5 9RD: £1,100,000 (2022–2007).

Nearby sales in SE5 9RD

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Versus other Brief Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Brief Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£8,101

Street avg £7,861

On par

Floor Area

179 m²

Street avg 153 m²

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Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 7.5 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full London report

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

Burton Road / Camberwell — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Loughborough Primary School. 100 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE5 9RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE5 9RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

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