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8 Babington Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 6AP

Extendable5 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Babington Road

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

8 Babington Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SW16 6AP). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 53 m² this is the 4th smallest of 41 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–140 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 41 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony and a loft. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £355,500 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 42 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £410,000 is 15.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£623/sq ft) was about 97.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • BalconyYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Oct 2012
EPC improved fromF37toC69
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Oct 2018from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromC69toD60
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jan 2024from Oct 2018
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC 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 8 Babington Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 6AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

3 applications on record at 8 Babington Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 6AP

3decisions3extensions26documents8nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Sept 2014
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Loft conversion involving the erection of a rear dormer together with the installation of two front rooflights. Alterations and replacement of existing front door at ground floor level.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    14/03248/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. DemolitionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 26 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£410,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£355,500

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 September 2025Most recent

    £355,500

    -8.1%over 8 years
  2. 6 July 2017

    £386,650

    +10.5%over 3 years
  3. 10 April 2014

    £350,000

    +57.3%over 7 years
  4. 29 March 2007

    £222,500

    +81.6%over 5 years
  5. 12 June 2001

    £122,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW16 6AP: £420,000 (2026–2021).

On the street

Versus other Babington Road homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Babington Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,708

Street avg £5,736

Above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Babington 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
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.

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 / St Leonard's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Leonard's Church of England Primary School. 66 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 6AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SW16 6AP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 6AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

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 8 Babington Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 6AP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.