What type of property is 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ?

8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ last change hands?

8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ last sold for £1,200,000 in February 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £349,950 in September 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2001 and February 2021, 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ rose from £349,950 to £1,200,000, a change of £850,050. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ?

8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ was a refusal for an application (ref. 24/01299/LDCP) in June 2024. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ?

8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ located?

8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ sits in Lambeth, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ show an average of 524 reported crimes per month over the last 20 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ is Telferscot Primary School (355m), one of 51 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (1.0km), with 18 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Mortimer Close, SW16 1AQ is Criffel Avenue, 331m away. The nearest rail option is Streatham Hill Station, 642m away.

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8 Mortimer Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 1AQ

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Mortimer Close

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

8 Mortimer Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 1AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£802/sq ft) was about 52.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2021 at £1,200,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Summer houseYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 August 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromF38toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Glazing

DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

39%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Mortimer Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 1AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 8 Mortimer Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

4 applications on record at 8 Mortimer Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 1AQ

4decisions4extensions47documents12nearby

Sept 2007
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to loft conversion involving the erection of rear and side dormers and installation of a front rooflight together with the replacement of existing ground floor rear window and door with double doors and removal of ground floor side door.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
07/02816/LDCP
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionAug 2024Decision
ExtensionJun 2024Decision

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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.

8 Mortimer Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£1,274,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£1,200,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

12 February 2021Most recent
£1,200,000
+140.0%over 10 years
19 November 2010
£500,000
+42.9%over 9 years
27 September 2001
£349,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 1AQ: £995,000 (2017–2012).

Nearby sales in SW16 1AQ

On the street

Versus other Mortimer Close homes

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

8 Mortimer Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£8,633

Street avg £8,861

On par

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 153 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 7.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

524/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Criffel Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Telferscot Primary School. 69 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SW16 1AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 1AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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