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5 Avenue Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HJ

3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5 Avenue Road

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

5 Avenue Road is a mid-terrace house in Merton, London, London (SW16 4HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2020); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). At 64 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–202 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 22 units on file.

At 64 m² it sits well below the postcode median (96 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jul 2020
EPC improved fromC74toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
50%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Avenue Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 5 Avenue Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HJ

3decisions32documents14nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Jan 2019
    Amendment
    Outcome in report

    APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF THE EXISTING CONTINUED USE OF THE PROPERTY AS 2 FLATS

    Retrospective
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    18/P2470
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AmendmentDecision
  4. AmendmentDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 14 notable nearby
  • The 32 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

5 Avenue Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£294,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 4HJ: £459,000 (2025–2021).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Avenue Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

524/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Northborough Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Harris Primary Academy Merton. 50 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 4HJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SW16 4HJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 4HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Avenue Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.