What type of property is 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE?

53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE last change hands?

53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE last sold for £1,328,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE?

The current EPC rating for 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2015 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE?

53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE has a recorded floor area of 362 m² (3,897 sq ft), around 72 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 162% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SW16 1JE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE heated?

The latest EPC at 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE had any planning applications?

53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE has 3 approved extension applications on file including side and rear extension. The wider record also shows 3 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE?

53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE 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 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE located?

53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE sits in Lambeth, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE?

Police records around 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE 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 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE?

The closest primary school to 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE is St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (846m), one of 51 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dunraven School (1.0km), with 19 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE?

The closest bus stop to 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, SW16 1JE is Woodfield Avenue, 211m away. The nearest rail option is Streatham Hill Station, 602m away.

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53 Mount Ephraim Lane, Lambeth, London, SW16 1JE

9 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

362 m²

3897 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 53 Mount Ephraim Lane

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

53 Mount Ephraim Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 1JE). It has a recorded floor area of 362 m² (around 3897 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 362 m² the property is well over the postcode median (141 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £2,444,000 sits 84% above the 2015 sale of £1,328,000. 9 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, a basement excavation, new windows and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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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.

53 Mount Ephraim Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from May 2015

EPC improved fromF34toC77

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, Lambeth, London, SW16 1JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Mount Ephraim Lane has been through 6 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

9 applications on record at 53 Mount Ephraim Lane, Lambeth, London, SW16 1JE

9decisions3extensions120documents12nearby

Feb 2013
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
To prune back overhanging branches from 1 x Yew tree to rear of property.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
13/00017/TCA
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionFeb 2019Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (Drawings of all external elevations), 5(Schedule of materials), 8 (Method of Construction Statement) and 9 (Basement Impact Assessment) of Planning Permission ref : 18/01010/VOC (Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 17/03148/FUL (Erection of a side and rear extension together with excavation of basement accommodation, installation of new windows, erection of a bicycle store, re-landscaping of front garden, and other associated alterations.). Granted on: 22/09/2017) granted on 04.05.2018.Decision
BasementMay 2018Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 17/03148/FUL (Erection of a side and rear extension together with excavation of basement accommodation, installation of new windows, erection of a bicycle store, re-landscaping of front garden, and other associated alterations.). Granted on: 22/09/2017.Variation sought: Installation of two additional rooflights, installation of an additional dormer window on a rear roof slope, changes to the rooflight on the east side elevation, changes to the design of the door to the front outbuilding, removal of windows to the side west elevation, enlargement of the basement, and internal alterations to the basement, ground, first and second.Decision

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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.

53 Mount Ephraim Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£2,444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£1,328,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 August 2015Most recent
£1,328,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 1JE: £800,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in SW16 1JE

On the street

Versus other Mount Ephraim Lane homes

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

Floor Area for 53 Mount Ephraim Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,669

Street avg £4,726

Below

Floor Area

362 m²

Street avg 173 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full London report

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

Woodfield Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Leonard's Church of England Primary School. 70 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 1JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

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