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16 James Boswell Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 2TF

EPC B
Property type
End terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 16 James Boswell Close

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

16 James Boswell Close is an end-of-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 2TF). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2020) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. At 48 m² this is the 7th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (81 versus a worst of 63).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

16 James Boswell Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 April 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2020from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromD68toB81
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC B

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 James Boswell Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 2TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 James Boswell Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

16 James Boswell Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 2 sales in SW16 2TF: £109,500 (2004–2004).

On the street

Versus other James Boswell Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 16 James Boswell Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

81 (B)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 James Boswell Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£254k

1 Francis Barber Close, Lambeth

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1 James Boswell Close, Lambeth

SW16 2TF

£280k

1 Caroline Close, Lambeth

SW16 2XU

1 bed
£281k

1 Bournevale Road, Lambeth

SW16 2BA

£290k

1 Cherry Tree Drive, Lambeth

SW16 2PE

£330k

1 Deerhurst Road, Lambeth

SW16 2AN

£331k

1 Adare Walk, Lambeth

SW16 2PW

£346k

1 Beechcroft Close, Valley Road, Lambeth

SW16 2EW

1 bed1 bath
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

0.1 km

Rockhampton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Sunnyhill Primary School. 66 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2TF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SW16 2TF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 2TF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

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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