56, First Street, SW3 2LD

56 First Street is a 132 m² / 1,421 sq ft terraced home in South Kensington. It sold for £2,900,000 in March 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £3,015k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £1,952k to £3,043k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Tenure Annual growth After inflation
Mar 2021 £2,900,000 Freehold -2.3% -3.7%
Feb 2014 £3,425,000 Freehold 8.9% 6.1%
Sep 2009 £2,350,000 Freehold 12.3% 10.1%
Nov 1999 £750,000 Leasehold na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 56, First Street.

Floorplan 56
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Internal area
132 square metres (1,421 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £21,969 per square metre (£2,041 per square foot) in Mar 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £22,843 per square metre (£2,122 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Mar 2021 £2,900,000 £21,970 £3,015,320 £22,843
Feb 2014 £3,425,000 £25,947 £3,219,637 £24,391
Sep 2009 £2,350,000 £17,803 £3,308,687 £25,066
Nov 1999 £750,000 £5,682 £2,610,356 £19,775

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 132 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 £3,015,320. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in South Kensington are now selling for between £14,790 and £23,050 per square metre (£1,374 and £2,141 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 132 m², this implies a valuation between £1,952,000 and £3,043,000. 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
3
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
H
Plot size
96 square metres (1,033 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived rental listing for 56 First Street. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 01/11/2021. It last appeared Dec 2021.
Photos:

There are 15 archived estate agent listing photos for 56 First Street.

Photos for 56 First Street
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
November 2015 PP/15/05703
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
56 First Street, LONDON,
Description:
Formation of internal link from the building to a pavement vault, lowering floor level of rear closet wing extension to form a utility room, erection of rear extension with terrace in place of existing balcony and associated changes to external landscaping.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
12 March 2019 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
End-Terrace House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
132 sqm (1,421 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Roof room(s), insulated (assumed). Heating: Boiler and underfloor, mains gas.
Summary:
14 January 2014 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
End-Terrace House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
136 sqm (1,464 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:
16 June 2009 - energy performance certificate grade F
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
109 sqm (1,173 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

56 First Street 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 £3,015,320.
  • Based on an internal area of 132 m² and recent prices in South Kensington, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £1,952,000 to £3,043,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 56 First Street last sold for £2,900,000 in March 2021.

HouseMetric shows 56 First Street as 132 m² (1,421 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is E, from an inspection dated 12 March 2019. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 56 First Street was in council tax band H. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

56 First Street is in postcode SW3 2LD, in South Kensington. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for First Street, SW3 2LD or analysis of the South Kensington property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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