What type of property is 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF last sold for £715,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

The current EPC rating for 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF is B with a score of 88 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in August 2018 (5 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

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

How is 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF have?

The most recent planning decision at 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF was a refusal for an application (ref. 20/P3757) in January 2022. Earlier filings include 6 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

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

Where is 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF located?

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

Is 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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.

Which schools serve 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

How well connected is 7 Rural Way, SW16 6PF?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Rural Way, Merton, London, SW16 6PF

EPC B10 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 88

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 7 Rural Way

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

7 Rural Way is an end-of-terrace 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 2021 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2023) returns a high B (score 88), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in August 2018 the rating was G, the property has climbed 5 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 98). Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£664/sq ft) was about 44.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 4 refused. Last sale on file: £715,000 in July 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.

7 Rural Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

B88

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Aug 2018

EPC improved fromG20toB88

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ManualFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Rural Way, Merton, London, SW16 6PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 7 Rural Way was refused — worth checking the council file.

10 applications on record at 7 Rural Way, Merton, London, SW16 6PF

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Aug 2019
Full
Outcome in report
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING TWO DWELLINGS. ERECTION OF 6 x THREE BEDROOM TERRACED HOUSES SPLIT INTO TWO SEPERATE BUILDINGS. SORROUNDING SITE TO BE LANDSCAPED AND CREATION OF AMENITY AREAS, PARKING AND CYCLE STORAGE.
Documents
47 docs on file
Reference
19/P1298
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsJun 2023Decision
ConditionsJan 2022APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (DRAWINGS) - INVOLVING: ALTERATIONS TO ROOFS AND BUILDING FOOTPRINT, INTERNAL LAYOUT ALTERATIONS, ASSOCIATED CHANGES TO EXTERNALS INCLUDING WINDOWS/DOOR OPENINGS ALTERED AND SOLAR PANELS INSTALLED. THE APPLICATION RELATES TO REF:19/P1298 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING TWO DWELLINGS. ERECTION OF 6 x THREE BEDROOM TERRACED HOUSES SPLIT INTO TWO SEPERATE BUILDINGS. SORROUNDING SITE TO BE LANDSCAPED AND CREATION OF AMENITY AREAS, PARKING AND CYCLE STORAGE.Decision

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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.

7 Rural Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£754,000

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Last sold (2024)

£715,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 July 2024Most recent
£715,000

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.

On epc rating, 7 Rural Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,150

Street avg £5,654

Above

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 103 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 7 years

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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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

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Common questions

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