What type of property is 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW?

13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW last change hands?

13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW last sold for £185,000 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in August 2004, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW?

Across 2 sales between August 2004 and May 2012, 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW rose from £165,000 to £185,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW?

The current EPC rating for 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW?

13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW?

13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW 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 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW located?

13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW sits in Lambeth, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW?

Police records around 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW 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 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW?

The closest primary school to 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW is St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (245m), one of 56 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (299m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW?

The closest bus stop to 13 Beechcroft Close, SW16 2EW is Valley Field Road, 199m away. The nearest rail option is Streatham Rail Station, 598m away.

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13 Beechcroft Close, Valley Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 2EW

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 13 Beechcroft Close

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

13 Beechcroft Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 2EW). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 57 m² this is the 30th smallest of 47 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £325,000 sits 75.7% above the 2012 sale of £185,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 15.6% below the postcode norm. On the market in May 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

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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.

13 Beechcroft Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 January 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Dec 2011

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

31%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Beechcroft Close, Valley Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 2EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Beechcroft 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.

13 Beechcroft Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£325,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£185,000

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2012Most recent
£185,000
+12.1%over 7 years
19 August 2004
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 2EW: £340,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SW16 2EW

On the street

Versus other Beechcroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 46 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 Beechcroft Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,246

Street avg £5,083

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Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly 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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2 bed1 bath

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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

Valley Field Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Andrew's Catholic Primary School. 69 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SW16 2EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 2EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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