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12 Caroline Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 2XU

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12 Caroline Close

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

12 Caroline Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 2XU). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 49 m² this is the 15th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 27 units on file.

It hasn't traded since February 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 sits 467.3% above the 1997 sale of £52,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£99/sq ft) was about 71.8% below the postcode norm.

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

Building

  • Central heatingYes
Before you decide

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 June 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromD68toC71
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%67%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Caroline Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 2XU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Caroline 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.

12 Caroline Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1997)

£52,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 February 1997Most recent

    £52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 2XU: £450,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Caroline Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Caroline Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,061

Street avg £5,436

Strongly below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Caroline 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
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

524/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Leigham Court Road / Valley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Dunraven School. 68 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 2XU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SW16 2XU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 2XU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Caroline Close, Lambeth, London, SW16 2XU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.