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138 Streatham High Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1BJ

3 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor 2nd
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 138 Streatham High Road

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

138 Streatham High Road is an end-of-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 1BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). At 98 m² this is the 49th smallest of 52 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–448 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 52 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £493,000 is 82.4% below the 2020 sale of £2,795,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£2,650/sq ft) was about 769.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 98 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 56 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Last sale on file: £2,795,000 in February 2020.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Mar 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 March 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Apr 2009
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2020from Nov 2019
EPC improved fromD65toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 138 Streatham High Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A change of use to residential application was refused at 138 Streatham High Road in 2023.

3 applications on record at 138 Streatham High Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1BJ

2decisions23documents12nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Apr 2011
    Telecoms
    Outcome in report

    Application for prior approval for the installation of a 1.6m H x 1.2m W x 0.45m D Broadband Cabinet on the public highway, under Part 24 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 1995 (as amended)On Woodbourne Road Public Pavement, Side of 138 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1BJ

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    11/00513/GPDO24
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Change of UseDecision
  4. Change of UseDecision

Unlock 138 Streatham High Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1BJ's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 12 notable nearby
  • The 23 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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 138 Streatham High Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£493,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£2,795,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 February 2020Most recent

    £2,795,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 1BJ: £350,000 (2022–2010).

On the street

Versus other Streatham High Road homes

Four headline reads against 56 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 138 Streatham High Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£28,520

Street avg £11,599

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 138 Streatham High Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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

0.0 km

Becmead Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Dunraven School. 72 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 1BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SW16 1BJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 1BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 138 Streatham High Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1BJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.