# 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

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

## 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)

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