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21 Rowan Road, Merton, London, SW16 5JF

6 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 21 Rowan Road

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

21 Rowan Road is a mid-terrace house in Merton, London, London (SW16 5JF). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a C (score 73). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).

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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.

21 Rowan Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Feb 2025

Current Certificate
Feb 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 17 February 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CPre-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 21 Rowan Road, Merton, London, SW16 5JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A change of use to residential application was refused at 21 Rowan Road in 2024.

6 applications on record at 21 Rowan Road, Merton, London, SW16 5JF

6decisions6extensions78documents42nearby
Flagged:DemolitionChange of use
  1. Jan 2024
    Change of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    DEMOLITION OF EXISTING EXTENSION, PART CHANGE OF USE OF GROUND FLOOR FROM CLASS E (COMMERCIAL) TO C3 (RESIDENTIAL) USE AND ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO FACILITATE THE CREATION OF 1 X ONE-BEDROOM FLAT

    ExtensionDemolition
    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    23/P2982
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision
  4. DemolitionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 42 notable nearby
  • The 78 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

21 Rowan Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£353,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 5JF: £370,000 (2025–2019).

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.

On epc rating, 21 Rowan Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

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 21 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

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.
£342k

1 Byards Croft, Merton

SW16 5EY

2 bed1 bath
£381k

1 Barrow Road, Lambeth

SW16 5PE

£476k

1 Bencroft Road, Lambeth

SW16 5BA

£490k

1 Byron Close, Lambeth

SW16 5PU

2 bed
£500k

1 Acacia Road, Croydon

SW16 5PP

1 bed1 bath
£500k

1 Church Walk, Merton

SW16 5JH

£504k

1 Braeside Road, Lambeth

SW16 5BG

£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

0.1 km

Streatham Park Cemetery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lonesome Primary School. 50 schools nearby.

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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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