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17 Rowan Road, Merton, London, SW16 5JF

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Rowan Road

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

17 Rowan Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Merton, London, London (SW16 5JF). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2008–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £372,000 is 10.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£423/sq ft) was about 60.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2018. Sold January 2020 for £337,000.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff street
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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)
Jun 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 June 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromD59toC72
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Rowan Road, Merton, London, SW16 5JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 17 Rowan Road, Merton, London, SW16 5JF

1decisions1extensions42nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. May 2018
    Change of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    CONVERSION OF GROUND FLOOR SHOP (A1 USE) INTO A RESIDENTIAL FLAT (C3 USE), INVOLVING THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION

    Extension
    Reference
    17/P3841/INVALID
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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 42 notable nearby
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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.

17 Rowan Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2008.

Current estimate

£372,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£337,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 January 2020Most recent

    £337,000

    +41.0%over 5 years

  2. 21 January 2015

    £239,000

    +51.3%over 6 years

  3. 25 January 2008

    £158,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 5JF: £370,000 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Rowan Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Rowan Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£342k

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2 bed1 bath
£490k

1 Byron Close, Lambeth

SW16 5PU

2 bed
£574k

1 Danbrook Road, Lambeth

SW16 5JY

2 bed1 bath
£500k

1 Acacia Road, Croydon

SW16 5PP

1 bed1 bath
£525k

1 Croindene Road, Croydon

SW16 5RE

1 bed
£525k

1 Ellison Road, Lambeth

SW16 5BX

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

0.1 km

Streatham Park Cemetery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lonesome Primary School. 50 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 5JF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SW16 5JF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 5JF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

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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