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22 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XP

Flat / maisonetteLeasehold41 m² · EPC
Last sale£325,000Sep 2022 · HM Land Registry
If it moved with Southwark flat prices£305,000Aug 2026 · UK HPI
Surface water floodingHigh
EnergyEPC BJun 2022
123MapN ↑238 m ↔
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026 · Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026

Before you offer

3 things to check

1Surface water flooding: High

Heavy rain can collect around the home and affect insurance costs.

Ask about previous flooding and obtain an insurance quote; ask the conveyancer about a flood search.

Environment Agency · Jun 2026

2Flood planning zone: In Flood Zone 3 — check defences and insurance

Flood Zone 3 can affect insurance costs even where flood defences protect the area.

Get an insurance quote and ask the conveyancer for a flood search.

Environment Agency · Oct 2026

3Leasehold: Lease documents needed

The lease term and charges affect future costs and mortgage options.

Ask the agent for the lease, remaining term, charges and planned works.

HM Land Registry · Sep 2022

+ Rivers and sea flooding: Very low · Outside coal high-risk area · Not in a higher-radon area · EPC B

Not covered here yet: conservation area, listed buildings nearby, article 4 direction, tree protection, road noise, rail noise, airport noise. Your conveyancer’s local search covers the planning checks.

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Price

If it moved with Southwark flat prices

£305,000

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This home’s sale history

Oct 1997 £76,500Feb 2001 £128,000Jul 2003 £168,000May 2007 £223,000Apr 2009 £223,000Jun 2012 £250,000Jul 2015 £330,000Sep 2022 £325,000Oct 1997Sep 2022£330,000
SoldPriceTypeTenureRecord
Sep 2022£325,000Flat / maisonetteLeaseholdA
Jul 2015£330,000Flat / maisonetteLeaseholdA
Jun 2012£250,000Flat / maisonetteLeaseholdA
Apr 2009£223,000Flat / maisonetteLeaseholdA
May 2007£223,000Flat / maisonetteLeaseholdA
Jul 2003£168,000Flat / maisonetteLeaseholdA
Feb 2001£128,000Flat / maisonetteLeaseholdA
Oct 1997£76,500Flat / maisonetteLeaseholdA

Street sales

Same type and tenure, other homes in the last 36 months: £350,000 · 2 sales

AddressSoldPriceTypeTenure
26 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPMar 2024£375,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
18 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPFeb 2024£325,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
22 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPSep 2022£325,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
1 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPMay 2022£470,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
33 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPMay 2022£475,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
9 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPFeb 2021£465,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
4 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPOct 2020£470,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
19 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJul 2020£315,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
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AddressSoldPriceTypeTenure
23 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPFeb 2020£455,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
27 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPDec 2019£825,000TerracedFreehold
10 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPOct 2018£325,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
23 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJan 2018£150,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
5 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPDec 2017£800,000TerracedFreehold
32 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPOct 2017£500,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
6 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJan 2017£700,000TerracedFreehold
8 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJan 2017£795,000TerracedFreehold
14 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPNov 2016£575,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
11 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPFeb 2016£340,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
32 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPDec 2015£452,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
22 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJul 2015£330,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
27 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJul 2015£698,000TerracedFreehold
15 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPFeb 2015£410,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
30 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPDec 2014£730,000TerracedFreehold
13 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPOct 2014£330,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
26 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJul 2014£430,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
4 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPApr 2014£390,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
14 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPDec 2013£350,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
8 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPMar 2013£500,000TerracedFreehold
22 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJun 2012£250,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
6 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPApr 2012£425,000TerracedFreehold
27 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPOct 2011£460,000TerracedFreehold
20 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJun 2010£293,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
33 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJul 2009£315,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
22 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPApr 2009£223,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
6 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPOct 2008£340,000TerracedFreehold
18 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJun 2008£260,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
23 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPApr 2008£312,500Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
10 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPSep 2007£250,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
4 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJul 2007£330,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
22 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPMay 2007£223,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
30 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPNov 2006£380,000TerracedFreehold
20 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPAug 2006£247,500Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
15 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPNov 2005£220,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
12 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPOct 2005£225,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
16 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPApr 2005£178,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
1 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPApr 2005£232,500Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
33 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPOct 2004£250,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
9 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPApr 2004£225,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
10 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJan 2004£160,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
15 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPDec 2003£245,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
24 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPSep 2003£243,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
18 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPAug 2003£165,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
22 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJul 2003£168,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
26 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPSep 2002£232,500Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
23 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJan 2002£190,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
13 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPSep 2001£164,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
4 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPSep 2001£215,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
27 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPAug 2001£277,000TerracedFreehold
16 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPMay 2001£140,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
22 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPFeb 2001£128,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
24 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPDec 2000£184,950Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
12 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPMay 2000£152,500Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
1 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPFeb 2000£174,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
33 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJan 2000£175,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
32 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPSep 1999£152,500Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
13 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPApr 1999£90,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
20 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJan 1999£117,500Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
9 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPApr 1998£120,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
22 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPOct 1997£76,500Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
5 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPJul 1997£172,500TerracedFreehold
11 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPFeb 1997£77,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
32 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPMar 1996£92,750Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
10 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPDec 1995£63,000Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
8 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPMar 1995£139,995TerracedFreehold
30 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPMar 1995£139,995TerracedFreehold
20 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPFeb 1995£89,995Flat / maisonetteLeasehold
27 Helena Square, London, SE16 5XPFeb 1995£139,995TerracedFreehold
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The land

Surface water flooding: High

Heavy rain can collect around the home and affect insurance costs.

Ask about previous flooding and obtain an insurance quote; ask the conveyancer about a flood search.

Environment Agency · Jun 2026

Flood planning zone: In Flood Zone 3 — check defences and insurance

Flood Zone 3 can affect insurance costs even where flood defences protect the area.

Get an insurance quote and ask the conveyancer for a flood search.

Environment Agency · Oct 2026

+ Rivers and sea flooding: Very low · Outside coal high-risk area · Not in a higher-radon area

Not covered here yet: conservation area, listed buildings nearby, article 4 direction, tree protection. Your conveyancer’s local search covers the planning checks.

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The building

EPC B

Poor insulation or an EPC E–G rating can mean higher heating bills.

Read the full certificate and ask about insulation and heating costs.

EPC · Jun 2022

Floor area
41 m²
Potential EPC band
B
Age band
England and Wales: 1991-1995
Walls (certificate wording)
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof (certificate wording)
(another dwelling above)
Windows (certificate wording)
Fully double glazed
Heating (certificate wording)
Electric storage heaters
Building height
Unavailable

EPC · Jun 2022

Living

Broadband in the area

Postcode residential gigabit coverage: 100%

Full fibre in the local authority: 82.5%

Ofcom · Jan 2026

Schools nearby

DfE GIAS · Nov 2026 · Ofsted · Sep 2026

Area context

Deprivation decile (1 is most deprived within its nation): 9 · England 2025

Recorded police incidents: 167

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Next steps

Ask a surveyor to confirm Level 2 or Level 3 after reviewing the age, condition and alterations.

Ask the conveyancer about local authority, drainage, environmental, flood and mining searches appropriate to this address.

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Questions for the agent

Questions for your surveyor and conveyancer

Ask the surveyor

Which survey level covers this home’s condition, damp, cracks and any alterations?

    Ask the conveyancer

    Which title, drainage and local searches are needed for this address?

    • Surface water flooding: Ask about previous flooding and obtain an insurance quote; ask the conveyancer about a flood search.
    • Flood planning zone: Get an insurance quote and ask the conveyancer for a flood search.
    • Leasehold: Ask the agent for the lease, remaining term, charges and planned works.
    Sources and licences

    Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026

    Radon Potential classification UK Health Security Agency © Crown copyright 2022

    © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026. All rights reserved.

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