What type of property is 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE last sold for £670,000 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £235,000 in September 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between September 2001 and January 2025, 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE rose from £235,000 to £670,000, a change of £435,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SW16 3SE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE has 2 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in September 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

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

Where is 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE located?

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

Is 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

The closest primary school to 9 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 transport links are near 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE?

The closest bus stop to 9 Covington Gardens, SW16 3SE is Kensington Avenue, 442m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Covington Gardens, Croydon, London, SW16 3SE

4 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Covington Gardens

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

9 Covington Gardens is a three-bedroom detached house in Croydon, London, London (SW16 3SE). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

Sold January 2025 for £670,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£635/sq ft) was about 82.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

ParkingOff street

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2024

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2012from Oct 2011

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Glazing

DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

May 2024from Sept 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Covington Gardens, Croydon, London, SW16 3SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 9 Covington Gardens.

2 applications on record at 9 Covington Gardens, Croydon, London, SW16 3SE

2decisions2extensions9documents15nearby

Sept 2004
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Alterations and use of double garage at rear as two bedroom bungalow
Reference
04/02872/P
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ExtensionSept 2014Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 9 Covington Gardens was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£700,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£670,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

24 January 2025Most recent
£670,000
+48.9%over 11 years
9 May 2013
£450,000
+28.6%over 5 years
2 July 2007
£349,950
+48.9%over 5 years
20 September 2001
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 3SE: £630,000 (2026–2015).

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.

On habitable rooms, 9 Covington Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,837

Street avg £4,962

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 104 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Below

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Area

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 3SE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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