Flat 3, 59 Drewstead Road, London, SW16 1AA
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in London (SW16 1AA). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 35 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (35–79 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (69 versus a worst of 53). Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good.
At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (52 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Last sold in October 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across 2007–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 is 29.8% above the 2013 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- EnsuiteYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 April 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 3 saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£292,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 6 years.
£225,000
Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
7 October 2013Most recent
£225,000
+25.0%over 2 years15 September 2011
£180,000
-14.3%over 4 years14 June 2007
£210,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 1AA: £325,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in SW16 1AA
Flat 2, 59 Drewstead Road, London, SW16 1AA
Sold Dec 2025
£220,000Flat 4, 59 Drewstead Road, London, SW16 1AA
Sold Aug 2025
£386,000Flat 4, 55 Drewstead Road, London, SW16 1AA
Sold Jun 2025
£325,000Flat 1, 57 Drewstead Road, London, SW16 1AA
Sold Sept 2024
£630,000Flat 2, 55 Drewstead Road, London, SW16 1AA
Sold Oct 2023
£238,000
Versus other Drewstead Road homes
EPC Rating for Flat 3 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,429
Street avg £6,430
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
524/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Streatham Hill Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Telferscot Primary School. 68 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB







