Sold Terraced

173 JOHN RUSKIN STREET

LONDON, GREATER LONDON SE5 0PQ

5 beds 2 baths 159 m² Listed 2 Dec 2024 (-688d)

£1,350,000

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# 5 bedroom terraced house for sale (SE5 0PQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 173 JOHN RUSKIN STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON SE5 0PQ |
| Price | £1,350,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Last sold | £1,125,000 Jun 2026 |

## Description

Situated in a sought-after area, this property benefits from excellent local amenities and transport links. The nearby schools make it an attractive choice for families. The surrounding area also offers various parks and recreational facilities, adding to the appeal for those who value green spaces.

The house itself is designed to accommodate modern living needs with generous room sizes across its five bedrooms. Ideal for those who work from home or require additional space for guests, the layout is practical and versatile.

Don't miss out on this property in a prime location. Contact us today to arrange a viewing or to get more information.

Material Information

Local Authority: London Borough of Southwark

Utilities at Property: Gas (British Gas), Electricity (EDF), Water (Thames Water)

Parking: On street permit parking

Rights: None

Restrictive Covenants: None

Live Planning Permission: None

Known Damp/Flooding Issues: None

Known Cladding/Construction Issues: None

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/155570663/2398784) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/155570663/2398785) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 173 JOHN RUSKIN STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE5 0PQ | £1,125,000 | 05/06/2026 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 167 JOHN RUSKIN STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE5 0PQ | £1,080,000 | 11/02/2026 | Terraced |
| 151 LORRIMORE ROAD, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE17 3NA | £457,500 | 03/07/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 155 FIRST FLOOR FLAT JOHN RUSKIN STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE5 0PQ | £400,000 | 28/02/2025 | Flat |
| 101 HILLINGDON STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE17 3UX | £669,500 | 17/09/2024 | Terraced |
| 81 HILLINGDON STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE17 3UX | £615,000 | 21/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 54 COOKS ROAD, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE17 3NF | £600,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 207 JOHN RUSKIN STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE5 0PT | £740,000 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 83 JOHN RUSKIN STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE5 0PQ | £918,258 | 27/01/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 155A JOHN RUSKIN STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE5 0PQ | £527,000 | 15/12/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £731,315 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £616,400 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £1,198,000 (17 Terraced, SE5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +12.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Southwark). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £2,227/mo
- **Realistic:** £2,474/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,721/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Inner South East London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £2,618/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £309,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £247,400

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -68.3%
- **10y growth:** 35.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Southwark; Terraced series; as of July 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 11%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

159 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£1,125,000 Jun 2026

Local average

£1,198,000 (+12.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,894 of 33,755)

Street crime

1802 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

Large Home: Five Bedrooms With Practical And Versatile Layout, Ideal For Working From Home Or Hosting Guests
Green Spaces: Proximity To Various Parks And Recreational Facilities
Family-Friendly: Close To Excellent Local Schools And Amenities
Freehold Tenure: Long-term Ownership Without Leasehold Complications
Spacious Living: Generous Build Area Providing Ample Room For Comfortable Living
Prime Location: Within Walking Distance To Kennington And Oval Tube Stations

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Private garden

Description

This five-bedroom terraced house on John Ruskin Street is within walking distance to Kennington and Oval Tube Stations. The property offers a spacious build area, providing ample room for comfortable living. The freehold tenure ensures long-term ownership without the worries of leasehold complications.

Situated in a sought-after area, this property benefits from excellent local amenities and transport links. The nearby schools make it an attractive choice for families. The surrounding area also offers various parks and recreational facilities, adding to the appeal for those who value green spaces.

The house itself is designed to accommodate modern living needs with generous room sizes across its five bedrooms. Ideal for those who work from home or require additional space for guests, the layout is practical and versatile.

Don't miss out on this property in a prime location. Contact us today to arrange a viewing or to get more information.

Material Information
Local Authority: London Borough of Southwark
Utilities at Property: Gas (British Gas), Electricity (EDF), Water (Thames Water)
Parking: On street permit parking
Rights: None
Restrictive Covenants: None
Live Planning Permission: None
Known Damp/Flooding Issues: None
Known Cladding/Construction Issues: None

Listed by

London Partners Hub

Laurels Estate Agents Limited

Reference: 155570663

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~194 m² (0.05 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	05/06/2026 (4 months ago)	£1,125,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street 167 JOHN RUSKIN STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE5 0PQ	£1,080,000	11/02/2026	Terraced
151 LORRIMORE ROAD, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE17 3NA	£457,500	03/07/2025	Terraced
Same street 155 FIRST FLOOR FLAT JOHN RUSKIN STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE5 0PQ	£400,000	28/02/2025	Flat
101 HILLINGDON STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE17 3UX	£669,500	17/09/2024	Terraced
81 HILLINGDON STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE17 3UX	£615,000	21/11/2023	Terraced
54 COOKS ROAD, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE17 3NF	£600,000	12/08/2022	Terraced
207 JOHN RUSKIN STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE5 0PT	£740,000	22/04/2022	Terraced
Same street 83 JOHN RUSKIN STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE5 0PQ	£918,258	27/01/2022	Terraced
Same street 155A JOHN RUSKIN STREET, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON, SE5 0PQ	£527,000	15/12/2021	Flat

Street average: £731,315 (4 sales)

Area average: £616,400 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -68.3%

10y growth 35.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Southwark. Series: Terraced. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 2.1%

5y (index) 15.6%

10y (index) 11%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Southwark. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £2,227/mo

Realistic £2,474/mo

Optimistic £2,721/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Southwark.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Inner South East London: £2,618/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Dale Road	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Cook's Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Best-one	0.1 miles
Shop	Grace hair & beauty	0.1 miles
University	University of Wales Trinity Saint David London Campus	0.4 miles
Train station	Oval	0.5 miles
Train station	Kennington	0.5 miles
Hospital	Dental Hospital	0.9 miles
Hospital	King's College Hospital Emergency Department	0.9 miles
University	University Library	1.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	461
Anti-social behaviour	433
Theft from the person	221
Other theft	161
Shoplifting	99
Public order	89
Drugs	81
Vehicle crime	68
Robbery	67
Burglary	64
Bicycle theft	28
Possession of weapons	16
Other crime	11
Criminal damage and arson	3
Total incidents	1802

Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Feb 2013
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 25 Oct 2013
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 29 Nov 2023
Highshore School	Other	0.2 miles	Good — 20 Mar 2013
Ark All Saints Academy	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 25 Jun 2015

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

This street 3.7% gross yield avg £810,052 sale, £2,474/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.18%

Max investor price (0.8%) £309,250

Target investor price (1%) £247,400

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).