What type of property is 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH?

1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH sell for?

1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH last sold for £525,000 in May 1999, around 27 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH?

1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 41% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SW7 3QH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH had any planning applications?

1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in December 2001. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH?

1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH located?

1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH sits in Kensington And Chelsea, London, London. It falls within the SW7 postcode district.

Is 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Other theft makes up roughly 22% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (178% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH?

The closest primary school to 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH is Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School (433m), one of 44 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St. Thomas More Language College (1.1km), with 17 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Elm Place, SW7 3QH is Old Church Street, 69m away. The nearest tram option is South Kensington Station, 580m away.

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1a, Elm Place, Kensington And Chelsea, London, SW7 3QH

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kensington And Chelsea, London, London (SW7 3QH). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since May 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £1,764,000 sits 236% above the 1999 sale of £525,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£650/sq ft) was about 49.3% below the postcode norm. At 75 m² it sits well below the postcode median (126 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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 Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Elm Place, Kensington And Chelsea, London, SW7 3QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2001
RenovationHeritage
In report
Minor roof and parapet repairs.
Council
Thurloe and Smith's Charity
Reference
LB/01/02502
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Apr 2000
RenovationHeritage
In report
Provision of new roof flashing and copings, internal alterations, and new rear doors.
Council
Thurloe and Smith's Charity
Reference
LB/00/00405
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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.

1a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£1,764,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1999)

£525,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 May 1999Most recent
£525,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SW7 3QH: £3,355,000 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in SW7 3QH

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On the street

Versus other Elm Place homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£7,000

Street avg £21,053

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Old Church Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School. 61 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SW7 3QH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SW7 3QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 91 points of interest in total.

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