279a, High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LD
About 279a
279a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sutton (SM1 1LD). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 87 m² this is the 4th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 74–89 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a basement. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).
Held since February 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2001–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £337,000 sits 111.4% above the 2005 sale of £159,450.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- BasementYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
279a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
19applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
279a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).
£337,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.4% per year over 4 years.
£159,450
Growth on file: 15.4% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
15 February 2005Most recent
£159,450
+22.7%over 2 years23 August 2002
£129,950
+40.5%over 1 year30 April 2001
£92,500
Median price across the last 3 sales in SM1 1LD: £350,000 (2018–2001).
Versus other High Street homes
279a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 59 (D)
Floor Area
87 m²
Street avg 83 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
9/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
High Street / Marshalls Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Robin Hood Junior School. 47 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB







