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

6 Rural Way, SW16 6PF is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 6 Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

The current EPC rating for 6 Rural Way, SW16 6PF is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

6 Rural Way, SW16 6PF has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

6 Rural Way, SW16 6PF is in council tax band E.

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

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

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

Police records around 6 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 6 Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

The closest primary school to 6 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 transport links are near 6 Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

The closest bus stop to 6 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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6 Rural Way, Merton, London, SW16 6PF

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Rural Way

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

6 Rural Way is a detached house in Merton, London, London (SW16 6PF). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 May 2026

Current Certificate

May 2016

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 4 May 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

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 6 Rural Way, Merton, London, SW16 6PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Rural Way 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.

6 Rural Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£749,000

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.

EPC Rating for 6 Rural Way lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 72 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 103 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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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3 bed2 bath

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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