What kind of home is 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

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

When did 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ last change hands?

7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ last sold for £140,000 in October 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in July 2005, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

Across 2 sales between July 2005 and October 2022, 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ rose from £110,000 to £140,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

The current EPC rating for 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ use?

The latest EPC at 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

7 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.

Which area is 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ in?

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

Is 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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.

What schools are near 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Francis Barber Close, SW16 2AJ?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Francis Barber Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 2AJ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Francis Barber Close

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

7 Francis Barber Close is an end-of-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 2AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2005–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 sits 91.4% above the 2022 sale of £140,000. Last sale on file: £140,000 in October 2022. 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 Francis Barber Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromB81toC78

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

86%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2025from Jul 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Francis Barber Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 2AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Francis Barber Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£140,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2022Most recent
£140,000
+27.3%over 17 years
14 July 2005
£110,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in SW16 2AJ: £194,000 (2023–2023).

Nearby sales in SW16 2AJ

17 Francis Barber Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 2AJ
Sold Jul 2023
£200,000

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.

7 Francis Barber Close outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

On par

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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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

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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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