24a, Drewstead Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1AB
About 24a
24a is a semi-detached house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 1AB). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (38–240 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (84 m² across 34 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
24a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Nov 2023
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 1 November 2023
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
24a 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
24a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£312,000
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 SW16 1AB: £480,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in SW16 1AB
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Sold Sept 2024
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Sold Aug 2023
£480,00028 Drewstead Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1AB
Sold Sept 2022
£1,453,000Flat 1, 22 Drewstead Road, London, SW16 1AB
Sold Jan 2021
£707,700
Versus other Drewstead Road homes
Floor Area for 24a lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 71 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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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
0.2 km
Criffel Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Telferscot Primary School. 71 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
52.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB







