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43 Rowan Crescent, Merton, London, SW16 5JA

Extendable3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 43 Rowan Crescent

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

43 Rowan Crescent is a three-bedroom end-of-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 (August 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £500,000 — fresh data. Across 2003–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £554,000 is 10.8% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£546/sq ft) was about 93% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 August 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Jul 2011
Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and 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 43 Rowan Crescent, Merton, London, SW16 5JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 43 Rowan Crescent, Merton, London, SW16 5JA

1 live now
0decisions1extensions42nearby
  1. Feb 2026
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 5M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 2.7M.

    Reference
    26/PAHE/0028
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£554,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£500,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 November 2025Most recent

    £500,000

    +78.6%over 18 years

  2. 30 May 2007

    £279,950

    +51.3%over 4 years

  3. 2 April 2003

    £185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 5JA: £568,000 (2024–2023).

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.

On years held, 43 Rowan Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,882

Street avg £5,035

Above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 43 Rowan Crescent

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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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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£614k

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£627k

1 Bishops Park Road, Croydon

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£574k

1 Danbrook Road, Lambeth

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2 bed1 bath
£517k

1 Ebenezer Walk, Merton

SW16 5SZ

4 bed2 bath
£602k

1 Drakewood Road, Lambeth

SW16 5DT

4 bed
£490k

1 Byron Close, Lambeth

SW16 5PU

2 bed
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

0.1 km

Rowan Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Granton Primary School. 54 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 5JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SW16 5JA

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 43 Rowan Crescent, Merton, London, SW16 5JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.