What type of property is 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE is a semi-detached house.

When did 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE last change hands?

16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE last sold for £630,000 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £319,000 in June 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

Across 3 sales between June 2006 and November 2015, 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE rose from £319,000 to £630,000, a change of £311,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

The current EPC rating for 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SW16 3SE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE is in council tax band E.

Where is 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE located?

16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE sits in Croydon, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE 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 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

The closest primary school to 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE is Downsview Primary and Nursery School (262m), one of 45 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's College (670m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

The closest bus stop to 16 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE is Kensington Avenue, 442m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Covington Gardens, Croydon, London, SW16 3SE

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Covington Gardens

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

16 Covington Gardens is a semi-detached house in Croydon, London, London (SW16 3SE). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2006–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £726,000 is 15.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£523/sq ft) was about 40% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in November 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 May 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2015

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 May 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromE53toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%23%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Covington Gardens, Croydon, London, SW16 3SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Covington Gardens 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.

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

Current estimate

£726,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£630,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

23 November 2015Most recent
£630,000
+50.0%over 2 years
29 October 2013
£420,000
+31.7%over 7 years
21 June 2006
£319,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 3SE: £650,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in SW16 3SE

On the street

Versus other Covington Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Covington Gardens outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,625

Street avg £5,114

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Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 102 m²

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Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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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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SW16 3PB

5 bed2 bath

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1 Gibsons Hill, Croydon

SW16 3JL

£692k

1 Harefield Road, Croydon

SW16 3LX

3 bed1 bath

£674k

1 Beaufort Gardens, Croydon

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£630k

1 Heathdene Road, Lambeth

SW16 3NZ

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1 Croft Road, Croydon

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1 Briar Avenue, Croydon

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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.

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Crime

524/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Kensington Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Downsview Primary and Nursery School. 58 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

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Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 3SE

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FAQ

Common questions

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