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55 Watson Place, London, SE25 5EX

UPRN:10090384024Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (80)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-13T04:00:02.274392+00:00)Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T07:25:31.015908+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T17:34:41.251746+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T11:45:51.843340+00:00)
55 Watson Place, London, SE25 5EX

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£391,000
£352k - £430kMedium
Estimate
£391k
Range
£352k – £430k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,900
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,900
Yield
5.83%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

55 Watson Place earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (76/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
76/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 47Bike 57
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£391,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,900
Gross Yield5.83%
1y Growth+24.4%
3y Growth+2.9%
5y Growth+1.2%
10y Growth+2.4%
Last Sold Price£247,495 (2014-01-03)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
3SE25 5EX
Approval Rate
66.7%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/03029/NMA
    Non-material amendment application in relation to planning permission 23/01404/FUL for the conversion from a small HMO to a large HMO. The changes are removal of the first-floor kitchen, addition of en-suites to bedrooms 1,2,3,7 and 8, changes to layout of ground floor kitchen.
    Pending
  • 26/02993/DISC
    Approval of details reserved by Condition 4 (Cycle and refuse storage) attached to approval ref. 25/02122/GPDO [(Change of use of ground floor from office (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to provide 2x self-contained flats (1x studio flat and 1x1-bedroom flat) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)].
    Pending
  • 26/02958/DISC
    Details pursuant to Conditions 4 (bins and cycle) and 5(landscaping and parking) attached to PP 25/02452/FUL
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership66.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining111 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-01-03
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
7 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£38,080
Population Density5,668 /km²
Owner Occupied35%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 66%65+ 11%

Schools Nearby

  • Heavers Farm Primary School
    0.0 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • St Chad's Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Beckmead College
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • South Norwood Primary
    0.3 mi
    Good

1 of 7 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 9 Watson Place
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  • 21 Watson Place
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