21 Albert Square, Lambeth, London, SW8 1BS
7 planning records
About 21 Albert Square
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
21 Albert Square is a mid-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SW8 1BS). It has a recorded floor area of 272 m² (around 2927 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (December 2011) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The latest certificate is from December 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 272 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £3,000,000 sits 66.7% above the 2012 sale of £1,800,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£615/sq ft) was about 40.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 7 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in May 2012.
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
21 Albert Square's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Dec 2021
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 21 Albert Square, Lambeth, London, SW8 1BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
A tree works application was refused at 21 Albert Square in 2026.
- Jan 2026Tree WorksTreesRefuse Permission
Tree Preservation Order 523 (2025) T1 Robinia: Tree Works Submitted: (T1) Robinia: crown reduction by 30% and reshape. Less than 10m from building. Tree has been dropping some large, dead branches into the garden where children play. The roots are causing patio slabs to lift, making a trip hazard. Also causing excess shading to neighbouring garden. Height from 1.40m to 9.8m Crown spread from 9.0m to 6.3m
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
21 Albert Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£3,000,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2012)
£1,800,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Launch offer · 33% off
The complete analysis of 21 Albert Square, Lambeth, London, SW8 1BS
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Detailed analysis
A written breakdown of everything that matters
Versus other Albert Square homes
Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
21 Albert Square outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
56 (D)
Street avg 28 (F)
Floor Area
272 m²
Street avg 304 m²
CO₂ Emissions
13.0 t/year
Similar properties nearby
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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
12/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Albert Square — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SW8 1BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.1dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 129 points of interest in total.
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