53, Grove Lane, SE5 8SP
53 Grove Lane is a 159 m² / 1,711 sq ft terraced home in Denmark Hill. It sold for £1,195,000 in March 2019. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £1,330k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £1,048k to £1,439k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 22 September 2026.
- Sale history
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Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation Mar 2019 £1,195,000 13.8% 11.6% Jun 1995 £55,000 na na - Floor plan
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Archived estate agent floor plan for 53, Grove Lane.
- Internal area
- 159 square metres (1,711 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
- Price per internal area
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This property sold for £7,515 per square metre (£698 per square foot) in Mar 2019. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £8,367 per square metre (£777 per square foot) .
Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm Mar 2019 £1,195,000 £7,516 £1,330,376 £8,367 Jun 1995 £55,000 £346 £481,381 £3,028 Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 159 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.
- Valuation
- The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £1,330,376. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Denmark Hill are now selling for between £6,590 and £9,050 per square metre (£612 and £840 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 159 m², this implies a valuation between £1,048,000 and £1,439,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Type
- Terrace
- Council tax band
- F
- Plot size
- 138 square metres (1,485 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
- Planning ref:
- March 2021 21/AP/0631
- Type:
- Tree and hedge works
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 53 Grove Lane London Southwark
- Description:
- 1 x cherry tree - fell and replace with new cherry tree
- Planning ref:
- August 2019 19/AP/1349
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 53 Grove Lane London
- Description:
- Construction of a Mansard roof extension. Demolition and reconstruction of extension to the rear of the property. Creation of opening to the rear of property at basement level to create a garden entrance. Construction of small patio area to allow for access from basement level.(REVISED DESCRIPTION)
- Planning ref:
- August 2019 19/AP/1350
- Type:
- Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 53 Grove Lane London
- Description:
- LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Construction of a Mansard roof extension Demolition and reconstruction of 20th Cent. extension to the rear of the property Removal of structural dividing wall at basement level Creation of opening to the rear of property at basement level to create a garden entrance Construction of small patio area to allow for access from basement level New heating system Re-plumbing Construction of bathroom at second floor level
- Planning ref:
- March 2017 16/AP/4472
- Type:
- Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 53 Grove Lane London
- Description:
- Re-installation of gas central heating, (including removal of external unauthorised pipes and installed of external boiler flue to rear and extract vents to rear), external redecoration and repair to roof, repair of front steps and path. Minor internal alterations including construction of a wet room, rewiring, repair to damp in ceiling of second floor bedrom and provision of handrail to staircase.
- Summary:
- 06 February 2026 - energy performance certificate grade C
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- Rental
- Tenure:
- Social rental
- Property type:
- Mid-Terrace House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
- Area:
- 212 sqm (2,282 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Roof room(s), insulated (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
- Summary:
- 28 January 2019 - energy performance certificate grade E
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- marketed sale
- Tenure:
- Owner-occupied
- Property type:
- Mid-Terrace House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
- Area:
- 159 sqm (1,711 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, no insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
- Summary:
- 10 October 2018 - energy performance certificate grade E
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- Rental
- Tenure:
- Private rental
- Property type:
- Mid-Terrace House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
- Area:
- 167 sqm (1,798 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Flat, no insulation (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
53 Grove Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.
- HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £1,330,376.
- Based on an internal area of 159 m² and recent prices in Denmark Hill, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £1,048,000 to £1,439,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.
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