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).
2 Albert Square has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
Renewal of kitchens on ground and 2nd floor flats (amended description).
2 Albert Square saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£425,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 8 years.
£382,875
Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 8 years.
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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
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.

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Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection of a single storey first floor side infill extension. (Town Planning and Listed Building Consent)
Full planning data for 2 Albert Square, Lambeth, London, SW8 1BU
1 more on this property, plus every nearby application and full decision details, in the report.
16 June 2014Most recent
£382,875
+55.6%over 2 years2 November 2011
£246,000
+20.0%over 5 years16 June 2006
£205,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in SW8 1BU: £1,367,500 (2020–2002).
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Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
SW8 1FY
Closest school
0.3 km
Reay Primary School. 101 schools nearby.
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
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