What type of property is 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY last sold for £340,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £121,000 in August 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY changed over time?

Across 7 sales between August 2003 and September 2023, 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY rose from £121,000 to £340,000, a change of £219,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

The current EPC rating for 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SW16 5EY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY heated?

The latest EPC at 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY is in council tax band C.

Where is 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY located?

44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY sits in Merton, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

Police records around 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY 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 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

The closest primary school to 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY is Woodmansterne School (272m), one of 47 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodmansterne School (272m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

The closest bus stop to 44 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY is Rowan Crescent, 230m away. The nearest rail option is Streatham Common Rail Station, 924m away.

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44 Byards Croft, Merton, London, SW16 5EY

7 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 44 Byards Croft

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

44 Byards Croft is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Merton, London, London (SW16 5EY). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. Other recorded features include a loft.

Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £340,000. Across the public record there are 7 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£735/sq ft) was about 120.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Mar 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 44 Byards Croft, Merton, London, SW16 5EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

44 Byards Croft has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

42 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.

44 Byards Croft has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£333,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£340,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2023Most recent
£340,000
19 September 2021
£340,000
+7.9%over 4 years
13 October 2016
£315,000
+62.8%over 4 years
10 April 2012
£193,500
+13.8%over 5 years
20 April 2006
£170,000
+13.3%over 2 years
12 March 2004
£150,000
+24.0%over 7 months
13 August 2003
£121,000

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

Nearby sales in SW16 5EY

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 price per m², 44 Byards Croft stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,907

Street avg £5,380

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

0.2 km

Rowan Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Woodmansterne School. 57 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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