What kind of home is 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF have?

The current EPC rating for 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF use?

The latest EPC at 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF is in council tax band D.

Which area is 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF in?

23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF sits in Merton, London, London. It falls within the SW16 postcode district.

Is 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF in a safe area?

Police records around 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF 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.

What schools are near 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

The closest primary school to 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF is Penwortham Primary School (421m), one of 45 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Graveney School (633m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

The closest bus stop to 23a, Rural Way, SW16 6PF is Mitcham Lane / Southcroft Road, 131m away. The nearest rail option is Streatham Common Rail Station, 742m away.

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23a, Rural Way, Merton, London, SW16 6PF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23a

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

23a is a semi-detached house in Merton, London, London (SW16 6PF). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

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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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Aug 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

1%81%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23a, Rural Way, Merton, London, SW16 6PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

23a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£710,000

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 6PF: £700,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in SW16 6PF

On the street

Versus other Rural Way homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 23a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

On par

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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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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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

Mitcham Lane / Southcroft Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Penwortham Primary School. 55 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 6PF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW16 6PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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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