What kind of home is 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX?

1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX sell for?

1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX last sold for £700,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £500,000 in August 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2015 and November 2024, 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX rose from £500,000 to £700,000, a change of £200,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a G recorded in July 2015 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX?

1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SW16 3RX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX use?

The latest EPC at 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX was a refusal for conversion (ref. 23/01756/FUL) in July 2023. Earlier filings include 6 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX?

1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX in?

1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX sits in Croydon, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX?

Police records around 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX 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.

What schools are near 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX?

The closest primary school to 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX is Downsview Primary and Nursery School (536m), one of 46 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's College (570m), with 14 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Covington Way, SW16 3RX is Norbury Hill, 356m away. The nearest rail option is Norbury Rail Station, 969m away.

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1 Covington Way, Croydon, London, SW16 3RX

3 sales on record7 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Covington Way

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

1 Covington Way is a semi-detached house in Croydon, London, London (SW16 3RX). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

7 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£542/sq ft) was about 61.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £700,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 August 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromG9toF38

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2016from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromF38toC75

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2021from Jun 2016

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Covington Way, Croydon, London, SW16 3RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A subdivision application was refused at 1 Covington Way in 2023.

7 applications on record at 1 Covington Way, Croydon, London, SW16 3RX

7decisions2extensions61documents15nearby

Flagged:Subdivision

Nov 2015
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension projecting out 4 metres with a height to the eaves of 2.5 metres and a maximum height of 3.6 metres
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
15/04458/GPDO
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More recent applications — locked
SubdivisionJul 2023Decision
ConditionsJan 2017Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Covington Way saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£719,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£700,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

4 November 2024Most recent
£700,000
+27.3%over 9 years
15 October 2015
£550,000
+10.0%
11 August 2015
£500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 3RX: £575,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in SW16 3RX

On the street

Versus other Covington Way homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Covington Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,833

Street avg £4,268

Strongly above

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 139 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Above

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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

0.4 km

Norbury Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Downsview Primary and Nursery School. 60 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SW16 3RX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 3RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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