What type of property is 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ?

197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ last change hands?

197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ last sold for £635,000 in November 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ have?

The current EPC rating for 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ?

197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SW16 3LZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ?

197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ is in council tax band E.

Where is 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ located?

197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ sits in Croydon, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

Is 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ 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 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ?

The closest primary school to 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ is Kensington Avenue Primary School (354m), one of 47 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Norbury High School for Girls (304m), with 14 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ?

The closest bus stop to 197 Green Lane, SW16 3LZ is Norbury Hill, 73m away. The nearest rail option is Norbury Rail Station, 582m away.

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197 Green Lane, Croydon, London, SW16 3LZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 197 Green Lane

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

197 Green Lane is a mid-terrace house in Croydon, London, London (SW16 3LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold November 2025 for £635,000. Today's modelled estimate of £712,000 is 12.1% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£509/sq ft) was about 178.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

197 Green Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 March 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 197 Green Lane, Croydon, London, SW16 3LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

197 Green Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

15 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.

197 Green Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£712,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£635,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 November 2025Most recent
£635,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 3LZ: £495,000 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in SW16 3LZ

On the street

Versus other Green Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 197 Green Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,474

Street avg £3,231

Strongly above

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 7.0 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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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.

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

0.1 km

Norbury Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Norbury High School for Girls. 61 schools nearby.

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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 3LZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 3LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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