What type of property is 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH?

7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH is a semi-detached house.

When did 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH last change hands?

7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH last sold for £1,640,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £195,000 in November 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH changed over time?

Across 5 sales between November 1996 and February 2022, 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH rose from £195,000 to £1,640,000, a change of £1,445,000. That works out to roughly +8.8% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH?

The current EPC rating for 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH?

7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH has a recorded floor area of 334 m² (3,595 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH have?

7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH?

7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH located?

7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH sits in Lambeth, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH?

Police records around 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH 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 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH?

The closest primary school to 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH is St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (694m), one of 53 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dunraven School (754m), with 18 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH?

The closest bus stop to 7 Becmead Avenue, SW16 1UH is Becmead Avenue, 81m away. The nearest rail option is Streatham Hill Rail Station, 683m away.

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7 Becmead Avenue, Lambeth, London, SW16 1UH

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

334 m²

3595 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 7 Becmead Avenue

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

7 Becmead Avenue is a semi-detached house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 1UH). It has a recorded floor area of 334 m² (around 3595 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average.

One planning record on file: a basement excavation approved in 2008. Past consents include a basement excavation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £2,115,000 is 29% above the 2022 sale price. Sold February 2022 for £1,640,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

7 Becmead Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from Mar 2009

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Oct 2024from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromE54toC77

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Becmead Avenue, Lambeth, London, SW16 1UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 7 Becmead Avenue, Lambeth, London, SW16 1UH

1decisions1extensions2documents12nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Jun 2008
BasementAmendment
Outcome in report
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing) with respect to the conversion of a basement area into a kitchen together with the installation of a front lightwell.
Retrospective
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
08/01308/LDCE
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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.

7 Becmead Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£2,115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£1,640,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

21 February 2022Most recent
£1,640,000
+64.0%over 8 years
1 April 2013
£1,000,000
+33.8%over 8 years
1 August 2004
£747,500
+77.1%over 4 years
12 August 1999
£422,000
+116.4%over 2 years
1 November 1996
£195,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in SW16 1UH: £162,000 (1996–1996).

Nearby sales in SW16 1UH

3 Becmead Avenue, Lambeth, London, SW16 1UH
Sold Oct 1996
£162,000

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Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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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

0.1 km

Becmead Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Leonard's Church of England Primary School. 71 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 1UH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

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Common questions

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