230a, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1BB
About 230a
230a is a mid-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 1BB). It has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (around 280 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 26 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 13 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–81 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 26 m² it sits well below the postcode median (51 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
230a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 March 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
230a 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
230a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£224,000
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 1BB: £886,500 (2020–2001).
Nearby sales in SW16 1BB
Versus other Streatham High Road homes
230a is notably below the street on habitable rooms.
EPC Rating
66 (D)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
26 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 3 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
Becmead Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School. 69 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
54.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.9dB







