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49 Abbotswood Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1AJ

EPC B4 sales on record9 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
193 m²
2077 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band G
Overview

About 49 Abbotswood Road

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

49 Abbotswood Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 193 m² (around 2077 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2026 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2026) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in April 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,672,000 is 50.8% below the 2024 sale of £3,400,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,637/sq ft) was about 215.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £3,400,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 9 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 3 refused.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

49 Abbotswood Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.5 t/year
Occupancy

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Apr 2019
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Feb 2026from Oct 2022
EPC improved fromD57toB83
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC B

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Abbotswood Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 49 Abbotswood Road was refused — worth checking the council file.

9 applications on record at 49 Abbotswood Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1AJ

9decisions157documents12nearby
  1. Jul 2018
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Formation of driveway incorporating half-height wall, fencing and provision for vehicular crossover.

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    18/01679/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

+ 6 more applications in the report

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  • The 157 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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 49 Abbotswood Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,672,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 25 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£3,400,000

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 August 2024Most recent

    £3,400,000

    +277.8%over 17 years
  2. 15 April 2007

    £900,000

    +200.9%over 4 years
  3. 9 May 2002

    £299,087

    -12.0%over 2 years
  4. 6 December 1999

    £340,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 1AJ: £1,650,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Abbotswood Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 49 Abbotswood Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£17,617

Street avg £6,954

Strongly above

Floor Area

193 m²

Street avg 216 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 7 years

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 49 Abbotswood Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

524/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Woodfield Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Telferscot Primary School. 67 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 SW16 1AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SW16 1AJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 1AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 49 Abbotswood Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.