What type of property is 20 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

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

What is the EPC rating for 20 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

20 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SW16 2AJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

20 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 20 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 20 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

Police records around 20 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 20 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

The closest bus stop to 20 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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20 Francis Barber Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 2AJ

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 20 Francis Barber Close

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

20 Francis Barber Close is an end-of-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 2AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 52 m² this is the 21st 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, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (49 versus a best of 83). The latest certificate (March 2016) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 61). The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

20 Francis Barber Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Mar 2026

Current Certificate

Mar 2016

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 29 March 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Francis Barber Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 2AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

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

Current estimate

£259,000

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.

EPC Rating for 20 Francis Barber Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

49 (E)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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