What type of property is 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ located?

2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ sits in Lambeth, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

What is crime like near 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

Police records around 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ 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 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ is Sunnyhill Primary School (172m), one of 51 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (297m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ is Sunnyhill Road, 46m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Francis Barber Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 2AJ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Francis Barber Close

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

2 Francis Barber Close is an end-of-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 2AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 49 m² this is the 12th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 25 units on file. The latest certificate (November 2012) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). The latest certificate is from November 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs).

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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.

2 Francis Barber Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Nov 2022

Current Certificate

Nov 2012

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 23 November 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Francis Barber Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 2AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Francis Barber Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

22 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Francis Barber Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 4 sales in SW16 2AJ: £164,000 (2023–2005).

Nearby sales in SW16 2AJ

On the street

Versus other Francis Barber Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Francis Barber Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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

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.

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Crime

524/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Sunnyhill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sunnyhill Primary School. 64 schools nearby.

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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 2AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 2AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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