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1 James Terrace, Richmond Upon Thames, London, SW14 8HB

7 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 James Terrace

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

1 James Terrace is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Richmond Upon Thames, London, London (SW14 8HB). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

It hasn't traded since August 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £809,000 sits 381.5% above the 1997 sale of £168,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£203/sq ft) was about 50.9% below the postcode norm. 7 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 77 m² it's 17.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 6 EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromE50toD62
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 James Terrace, Richmond Upon Thames, London, SW14 8HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Aug 2025
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    T1 Eucalyptus: 11m high Reduce by 30% approx. from 11m to 8m and the lateral spread from 7m to 4,5m to shape. Reason: Routine maintenance

    Council
    South
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    PA25/2137
    View planning record
  2. May 2022
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Permission to fell refused and TPO serve. Application to reduce crown of tree to previous reduction points with the intention of maintaining the health of the tree while allowing light into nearby gardens. Southern-blue Gum (Eucalyptus globuli) - nearest property Ht - 20m Spread - 14m DBH - 50cm DAB - 75cm Wt - 4000kg - reduce entire crown to previous reduction points - remove any crossing branches and any deadwood

    Council
    Tree Team
    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    22/T0248/TPO
    View planning record

What's in 1 James Terrace, Richmond Upon Thames, London, SW14 8HB's planning history?

5 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 James Terrace's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

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On the street

Versus other James Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 James Terrace lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,182

Street avg £6,444

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the London district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Avondale Road Mortlake — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SW14 8HB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SW14 8HB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SW14 8HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 68 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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