What type of property is 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA?

39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA is a mid-terrace house.

When did 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA last change hands?

39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA last sold for £598,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £235,000 in May 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2011 and September 2023, 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA rose from £235,000 to £598,000, a change of £363,000. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA?

The current EPC rating for 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA?

39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA heated?

The latest EPC at 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA?

39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA is in council tax band D.

Where is 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA located?

39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA sits in Merton, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

Is 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA in a safe area?

Police records around 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA 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 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA?

The closest primary school to 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA is Granton Primary School (373m), one of 45 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodmansterne School (504m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA?

The closest bus stop to 39 Rowan Crescent, SW16 5JA is Rowan Crescent, 141m away. The nearest rail option is Mitcham Eastfields Station, 818m away.

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39 Rowan Crescent, Merton, London, SW16 5JA

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 39 Rowan Crescent

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

39 Rowan Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Merton, London, London (SW16 5JA). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£654/sq ft) was about 129.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £598,000.

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD55toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Rowan Crescent, Merton, London, SW16 5JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 Rowan Crescent 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.

39 Rowan Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£544,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£598,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

11 September 2023Most recent
£598,000
+154.5%over 12 years
5 May 2011
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 5JA: £500,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SW16 5JA

On the street

Versus other Rowan Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 39 Rowan Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,035

Street avg £4,991

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

£548k

1 Canmore Gardens, Lambeth

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1 Bridgewood Road, Lambeth

SW16 5SG

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1 Croindene Road, Croydon

SW16 5RE

1 bed

£525k

1 Ellison Road, Lambeth

SW16 5BX

3 bed2 bath

£564k

1 Arragon Gardens, Lambeth

SW16 5LY

£517k

1 Ebenezer Walk, Merton

SW16 5SZ

4 bed2 bath

£574k

1 Danbrook Road, Lambeth

SW16 5JY

2 bed1 bath

£515k

1 Cranesbill Close, Merton

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full London report

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Crime

524/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rowan Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Granton Primary School. 54 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SW16 5JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 5JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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