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16 Byards Croft, Merton, London, SW16 5EY

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 16 Byards Croft

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

16 Byards Croft is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Merton, London, London (SW16 5EY). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). At 42 m² this is the 4th smallest of 38 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 38 units on file.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in June 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £326,000 sits 171.7% above the 2002 sale of £120,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 20.9% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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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)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromE54toD68
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Byards Croft, Merton, London, SW16 5EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 16 Byards Croft, Merton, London, SW16 5EY

1decisions9documents42nearby
  1. Nov 2020
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY OUTBUILDING IN REAR GARDEN.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    20/P2876
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  • The 9 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.

16 Byards Croft valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 June 2002Most recent

    £120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 5EY: £350,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Byards Croft homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 16 Byards Croft stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,857

Street avg £5,529

Strongly below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Byards Croft

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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
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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1 Acacia Road, Croydon

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1 Croindene Road, Croydon

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£525k

1 Ellison Road, Lambeth

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3 bed2 bath
£548k

1 Canmore Gardens, Lambeth

SW16 5BE

3 bed1 bath
£614k

1 Donnybrook Road, Lambeth

SW16 5AT

3 bed1 bath
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.
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

0.2 km

Rowan Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Woodmansterne School. 57 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SW16 5EY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 5EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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