542a, Flat A, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 3QF
About 542a
542a is a detached house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 3QF). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2021. At 47 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 542a (47–58 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (56 versus a best of 63). The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.
Today's modelled estimate of £283,000 is 22.5% below the 2023 sale of £365,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£721/sq ft) was about 167.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £365,000.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 23 October 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Wall insulation upgraded
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Planning history
542a 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.
Sales history & valuation
542a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£283,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£365,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
11 June 2023Most recent
£365,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 3QF: £350,000 (2023–2014).
Nearby sales in SW16 3QF
542a, Flat B, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 3QF
Sold Jun 2023
£350,000542a, Flat C, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 3QF
Sold Jun 2023
£340,000Flat A, 548 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3QF
Sold Aug 2022
£1,000546a, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 3QF
Sold Mar 2020
£370,000524 528, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 3QF
Sold Jul 2014
£900,000
Versus other Streatham High Road homes
542a is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£7,766
Street avg £5,832
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 49 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Years Held
3 years
Street avg 13 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Arragon Gardens — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School. 64 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB







