What kind of home is 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY last sold for £305,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £119,950 in May 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

Across 3 sales between May 2002 and November 2024, 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY rose from £119,950 to £305,000, a change of £185,050. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

The current EPC rating for 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY use?

The latest EPC at 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

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

Which area is 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY in?

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

Is 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY in a safe area?

Police records around 49 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.

What schools are near 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

The closest primary school to 49 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.

What transport links are near 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY?

The closest bus stop to 49 Byards Croft, SW16 5EY is Rowan Crescent, 230m away. The nearest rail option is Streatham Common Rail Station, 924m away.

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49 Byards Croft, Merton, London, SW16 5EY

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 49 Byards Croft

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

49 Byards Croft is a semi-detached house in Merton, London, London (SW16 5EY). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. At 45 m² this is the 10th 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, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£630/sq ft) was about 89.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £305,000.

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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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 November 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Aug 2011

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Byards Croft, Merton, London, SW16 5EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£305,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2024Most recent
£305,000
+22.0%over 10 years
16 October 2014
£250,000
+108.4%over 12 years
21 May 2002
£119,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 5EY: £350,000 (2026–2023).

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.

49 Byards Croft is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,778

Street avg £5,413

Above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 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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1 Byron Close, Lambeth

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1 Acacia Road, Croydon

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1 bed1 bath

£500k

1 Church Walk, Merton

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£504k

1 Braeside Road, Lambeth

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£511k

1 Crowley Mews, Merton

SW16 5ET

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.

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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

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Common questions

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