Property profile

Flat 38 Howson Court525, Old Kent Road

Map showing Flat 38 Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, London

Estimated sale price

£455,000

Flats sold in Old Kent Road

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold24 Oct 2025
£467,000Change since last sale: −£11,000 (−2.4%)
Annualised change
−3.0% per yearSouthwark annualised change (flats) since 2025: −1.4% per yearThis property's value fell faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £659 per sq ft
£651 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£8 per sq ft (−1.2%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Old Kent Road
£451,000Estimate vs local median: +£5,000 (+1.0%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Detached
TenureLeasehold
Floor area65 m² / 700 sq ft
Floor level3
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection11 Oct 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
24 Oct 2025£467,000-10%
31 Mar 2017£517,500-

Local market

Property prices in Old Kent Road

Median price£457,050
Price per sq ft£659
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£379K – £571K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £457,050 (about £659 per square foot) in Old Kent Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Kent Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,280,000£664
Terraced15£675,000£658
Flats122£451,000£659

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Kent Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£400,000£620,000
2017£476,738£420,000
2018£349,950£555,000
2019£296,000£499,950
2020£345,000£597,838
2021£372,000£660,000
2022£382,500£565,000
2023£361,250£590,000
2024£365,000£585,000
2025£450,000£624,000
2026£422,500£675,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£582£527
2017£572£538
2018£577£512
2019£704£517
2020£495£618
2021£532£697
2022£551£619
2023£616£703
2024£551£661
2025£633£624
2026£630£630
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Kent Road in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5XQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5XQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 2026Flat 5, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XQFlatsLeasehold£505,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 38, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XQFlatsLeasehold£467,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 34, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XQFlatsLeasehold£450,000
18 May 2026Flat 2A, 549, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5EWFlatsLeasehold£450,000
30 Jan 202660, Chancellor House, 395, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 3FPFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
Flat 1 Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, LondonLeasehold94 m²£283,291 (2017)
Flat 2 Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, LondonLeasehold75 m²£226,693 (2017)
Flat 3 Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, LondonLeasehold75 m²£550,000 (2016)
Flat 4 Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, LondonLeasehold68 m²£202,854 (2017)
Flat 5 Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, LondonLeasehold78 m²£505,000 (2026)
Flat 6, Howson Court, 525 Old Kent Road, LondonLeasehold73 m²£585,000 (2016)
Flat 7 Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, LondonLeasehold68 m²£495,000 (2022)
Flat 8 Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, LondonLeasehold78 m²£562,000 (2016)
Flat 9 Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, LondonLeasehold75 m²£562,500 (2016)
Flat 10 Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, LondonLeasehold68 m²£521,675 (2017)

Area insights for SE1 5XQ

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Overview

Postcode SE1 5XQ is located in a major urban area, within the Old Kent Road ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the South Bermondsey Central area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Leyton Square.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

South Bermondsey Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Bermondsey Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from SE1 5XQ.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bermondsey Central near SE1 5XQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 5XQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.9 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.9 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 5XQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLeyton SquareSmallWalking directions to Leyton Square
0.4 miBird-in-Bush ParkSmallWalking directions to Bird-in-Bush Park
0.3 miPaterson ParkSmallWalking directions to Paterson Park

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
6,403.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.85(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.51(-11%)
Other theft
7.09(-38%)
Burglary
5.84(+7%)
Theft from the person
5(-47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
118
30.26%
Other White
91
23.33%
African
32
8.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
23
5.9%
Other Asian
17
4.36%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
212
62.72%
Level 3 (A level)
38
11.24%
No qualifications
32
9.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
6.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
4.73%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
96
47.76%
Owns with a mortgage
70
34.83%
Owns outright
11
5.47%
Shared ownership
9
4.48%
Other social rented
9
4.48%
Total households: 201

Schools

In the SE1 5XQ postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 5XQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPhoenix Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryJohn Keats Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miNot applicableTreasure House (London) CICOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5XQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 5XQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda464-504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5EGWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miAngels Cuisine430-432 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AGWalking directions to Angels Cuisine
0.2 miUltima MillaGlengall Road, Southwark, SE15 6FSWalking directions to Ultima Milla
0.3 miGraboRuby Street, Southwark, SE15 1JSWalking directions to Grabo
0.3 miLocal Unique Beers Wines & Spirits Ltd681 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1JSWalking directions to Local Unique Beers Wines & Spirits Ltd