Property profile

Flat 47Balin House, Long Lane

Map showing Flat 47, Balin House, Long Lane, London

Estimated sale price

£410,000

Flats sold in Chaucer

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 sold15 Sept 2004
£207,500Change since last sale: +£203,000 (+98%)
Annualised change
+3.2% per yearSouthwark annualised change (flats) since 2004: +3.5% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £673 per sq ft
£669 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£5 per sq ft (−0.7%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Chaucer
£427,500Estimate vs local median: −£17,000 (−4.1%)
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 / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area57 m² / 614 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection27 Apr 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
15 Sept 2004£207,500-

Local market

Property prices in Chaucer

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£679
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £546K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £679 per square foot) in Chaucer area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chaucer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,350,000£1,091
Terraced3£960,000£1,158
Flats72£427,500£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chaucer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chaucer.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£485,000£1,305,000
2017£516,500£1,500,000
2018£490,000£2,500,000
2019£495,000£960,800
2020£591,000£1,175,000
2021£500,000£894,000
2022£475,000£987,500
2023£465,000£2,480,000
2024£466,500£1,291,000
2025£435,000£960,000
2026£427,500£1,120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chaucer.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chaucer.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£734£1,102
2017£798£699
2018£755£774
2019£794£842
2020£791£871
2021£727£701
2022£764£985
2023£792£997
2024£745£1,016
2025£698£896
2026£677£1,508
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chaucer.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chaucer in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 1YH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 1YH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 2025Flat 49, Balin House, Long Lane, London, SE1 1YHFlatsLeasehold£378,000
24 Mar 2025Flat 22, Balin House, Long Lane, London, SE1 1YQFlatsLeasehold£400,000
15 Apr 2026Flat 17, Brenley House, Tabard Garden Estate, London, SE1 1YGFlatsLeasehold£480,000
24 Feb 2025Flat 6, Brenley House, Tabard Garden Estate, London, SE1 1YGFlatsLeasehold£420,000
01 Jul 202537, Crosby Row, London, SE1 3YDOtherFreehold£2,800,000

Other properties at this postcode

Area insights for SE1 1YH

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Overview

Postcode SE1 1YH is located in a major urban area, within the Chaucer ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the London Bridge & Bermondsey West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in London Bridge & Bermondsey West is £66,102 per year. The nearest station is Borough, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
63.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

London Bridge & Bermondsey West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

London Bridge & Bermondsey West has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.5%

Approximately 63.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in London Bridge & Bermondsey West is £66,102 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from SE1 1YH.

Flood risk

Very low

London Bridge & Bermondsey West near SE1 1YH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Borough located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 1YH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough
0.3 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge
0.6 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 1YH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTabard GardensMediumWalking directions to Tabard Gardens
0.3 miDickens' FieldsSmallWalking directions to Dickens' Fields
0.3 miLeathermarket GardensSmallWalking directions to Leathermarket Gardens

Area Profile

Population
561
Population density
71,923.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.59(-8%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.3(-51%)
Theft from the person
10.93(+17%)
Other theft
6.01(-47%)
Robbery
4.92(+38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other Asian
166
29.64%
Other
82
14.64%
British
78
13.93%
African
73
13.04%
Other White
42
7.5%
Total population: 560

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
35.73%
Level 3 (A level)
109
25.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
72
16.71%
No qualifications
40
9.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 431

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
94
60.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
20.51%
Owns with a mortgage
17
10.9%
Other social rented
5
3.21%
Owns outright
4
2.56%
Total households: 156

Schools

In the SE1 1YH postcode area, located within London Bridge & Bermondsey West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 1YH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBeormund Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableLondon Christian SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySaint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the BoroughVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 1YH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 1YH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express34 Long Lane, London, SE1 4AUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miAlexandria StoresKipling Street, Southwark, SE1 3RXWalking directions to Alexandria Stores
0.1 miPrezzemolo & Vitale180 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LBWalking directions to Prezzemolo & Vitale
0.2 miSupersave Express223-227 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JDWalking directions to Supersave Express
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalBorough High Street, Southwark, SE1 1BLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local