2 Albert Square, Lambeth, London, SW8 1BU
3 sales on record
About 2 Albert Square
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Albert Square is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Lambeth, London, London (SW8 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 37 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (37–88 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (67 versus a best of 74). Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).
Sale prices here have outpaced London HPI: 8.1% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £425,000 is 11% above the 2014 sale price. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Last sold in June 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. At 37 m² it's 22% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (47 m² median across 7 EPCs).
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Building
- Period featuresYes
- Refurbished
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 3)
Apr 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 Albert Square, Lambeth, London, SW8 1BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 Albert Square has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
- Mar 2016HeritageGrant Permission
Renewal of kitchens on ground and 2nd floor flats (amended description).
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
2 Albert Square saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£425,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 8 years.
Last sold (2014)
£382,875
Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
Launch offer · 33% off
The complete analysis of 2 Albert Square, Lambeth, London, SW8 1BU
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Detailed analysis
A written breakdown of everything that matters
Versus other Albert Square homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 2 Albert Square runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 59 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
12/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Albert Square — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SW8 1BU 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 — 131 points of interest in total.
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