What type of property is 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH?

27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH?

27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH last sold for £335,000 in December 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £300,000 in October 2017. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH?

The current EPC rating for 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2017 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH?

27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH heated?

The latest EPC at 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH was a refusal for an application (ref. 24/P2017/INVALID) in July 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH?

27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH is in council tax band D.

Where is 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH located?

27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH sits in Merton, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH?

Police records around 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH 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 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH?

The closest primary school to 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH is Woodmansterne School (664m), one of 44 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodmansterne School (664m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH?

The closest bus stop to 27 Church Walk, SW16 5JH is Stanford Way, 87m away. The nearest rail option is Mitcham Eastfields Station, 938m away.

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27 Church Walk, Merton, London, SW16 5JH

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 27 Church Walk

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

27 Church Walk is an end-of-terrace house in Merton, London, London (SW16 5JH). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Across 2017–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £480,000 is 43.3% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£384/sq ft) was about 120.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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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)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jul 2017

EPC improved fromE46toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Church Walk, Merton, London, SW16 5JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 27 Church Walk was refused — worth checking the council file.

1 application on record at 27 Church Walk, Merton, London, SW16 5JH

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Jul 2024
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Outcome in report
OPENING OF BOUNDARY GATE BY 1M.
Reference
24/P2017/INVALID
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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.

27 Church Walk changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£480,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2017)

£335,000

Growth on file: 11.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

4 December 2017Most recent
£335,000
+11.7%
11 October 2017
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 5JH: £412,500 (2021–2016).

Nearby sales in SW16 5JH

On the street

Versus other Church Walk homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 27 Church Walk lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,136

Street avg £2,810

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Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Stanford Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Woodmansterne School. 52 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 5JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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Common questions

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