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Flat 16

CUMBER HOUSE, MERTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON SW18 5JZ

2 beds 1 baths 57 m² Listed 4 Apr 2024 (-800d)

£425,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (SW18 5JZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 16, CUMBER HOUSE, MERTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON SW18 5JZ |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £405,000 Oct 2024 |

## Description

**SUMMARY**

A contemporary two bed apartment located in an attractive development in a desirable and sought-after location.

**DESCRIPTION**

A contemporary two bed apartment located in an attractive development in a desirable and sought-after location.

This stunning property is located on the fourth floor of a modern block, and comprises of two well-sized double bedrooms, a smart bathroom, a chic, fully integrated kitchen, and an imposing reception room. It also boasts well-kept communal gardens.

Cumber House is located within a 10 minute walk (0.4 miles) from Earlsfield overground station with trains into Clapham Junction and Waterloo, and Southfields underground station (District Line), as well as the many popular restaurants, cafes and bars in both areas.

We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch.  Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/146443478/527575) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/146443478/527576) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| CUMBER HOUSE FLAT 16 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5JZ | £405,000 | 09/10/2024 | Flat |
| CUMBER HOUSE FLAT 16 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5JZ | £370,000 | 16/03/2015 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 27 DOUNESFORTH GARDENS, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QP | £480,001 | 09/01/2026 | Flat |
| 59A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4PX | £850,750 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| ACUBA HOUSE FLAT 10 ACUBA ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QS | £600,000 | 29/08/2025 | Flat |
| 93 BROOKWOOD ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5BG | £595,000 | 22/08/2025 | Flat |
| 8A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF | £750,000 | 22/08/2025 | Flat |
| 20A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF | £840,000 | 17/04/2025 | Flat |
| 6A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF | £819,283 | 23/09/2024 | Flat |
| 10A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF | £615,250 | 27/08/2024 | Flat |
| 32 PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF | £595,000 | 19/07/2024 | Flat |
| 2 PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF | £500,000 | 12/02/2024 | Flat |
| 505 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5LE | £530,000 | 16/11/2023 | Flat |
| 6A STRATHVILLE ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QZ | £615,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat |
| 471 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5LD | £625,000 | 20/10/2023 | Flat |
| 59A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4PX | £522,500 | 08/09/2023 | Flat |
| MILL COURT, 432 FLAT 8 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5AE | £225,000 | 04/09/2023 | Flat |
| 71A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4PX | £765,000 | 01/09/2023 | Flat |
| 4 PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF | £606,500 | 24/08/2023 | Flat |
| MILL COURT, 432 FLAT 5 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5AE | £420,000 | 17/08/2023 | Flat |
| 133 GROUND FLOOR FLAT LAVENHAM ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5EP | £660,000 | 28/07/2023 | Flat |
| 15 PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4PU | £625,000 | 17/07/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] CUMBER HOUSE FLAT 1 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5JZ | £431,500 | 18/11/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £431,500 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £611,964 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £568,735 (172 Flat, SW18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -25.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £2,339/mo
- **Realistic:** £2,599/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,859/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,789/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £324,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £259,900

*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:** 4%
- **10y growth:** -7.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wandsworth; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -6.3%
- **5y growth (index):** -3%
- **10y growth (index):** -7.2%

## 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

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

57 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£405,000 Oct 2024

Local average

£568,735 (-25.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,396 of 33,755)

Street crime

381 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Two Double Bedrooms
Modern Fitted Kitchen
Communal Gardens
Chain Free
Convenient for both Earlsfield and Southfields

Description

SUMMARY
A contemporary two bed apartment located in an attractive development in a desirable and sought-after location.

DESCRIPTION
A contemporary two bed apartment located in an attractive development in a desirable and sought-after location.

This stunning property is located on the fourth floor of a modern block, and comprises of two well-sized double bedrooms, a smart bathroom, a chic, fully integrated kitchen, and an imposing reception room. It also boasts well-kept communal gardens.

Cumber House is located within a 10 minute walk (0.4 miles) from Earlsfield overground station with trains into Clapham Junction and Waterloo, and Southfields underground station (District Line), as well as the many popular restaurants, cafes and bars in both areas.

We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Earlsfield

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 146443478

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address	Current	Potential	Floor area	Age band	Type
Flat 16 Cumber House, Merton Road, LONDON	54	63	57 m²	England and Wales: 1930-1949	Flat

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

9% since 2015

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	09/10/2024 (1 year ago)	£405,000	+9.5%
Sold	16/03/2015 (11 years ago)	£370,000	—

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
27 DOUNESFORTH GARDENS, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QP	£480,001	09/01/2026	Flat
59A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4PX	£850,750	28/11/2025	Flat
ACUBA HOUSE FLAT 10 ACUBA ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QS	£600,000	29/08/2025	Flat
93 BROOKWOOD ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5BG	£595,000	22/08/2025	Flat
8A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF	£750,000	22/08/2025	Flat
20A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF	£840,000	17/04/2025	Flat
6A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF	£819,283	23/09/2024	Flat
10A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF	£615,250	27/08/2024	Flat
32 PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF	£595,000	19/07/2024	Flat
2 PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF	£500,000	12/02/2024	Flat
505 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5LE	£530,000	16/11/2023	Flat
6A STRATHVILLE ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QZ	£615,000	27/10/2023	Flat
471 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5LD	£625,000	20/10/2023	Flat
59A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4PX	£522,500	08/09/2023	Flat
MILL COURT, 432 FLAT 8 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5AE	£225,000	04/09/2023	Flat
71A PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4PX	£765,000	01/09/2023	Flat
4 PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4QF	£606,500	24/08/2023	Flat
MILL COURT, 432 FLAT 5 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5AE	£420,000	17/08/2023	Flat
133 GROUND FLOOR FLAT LAVENHAM ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5EP	£660,000	28/07/2023	Flat
15 PENWITH ROAD, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4PU	£625,000	17/07/2023	Flat
Same street CUMBER HOUSE FLAT 1 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5JZ	£431,500	18/11/2021	Flat

Street average: £431,500 (1 sale)

Area average: £611,964 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4%

10y growth -7.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wandsworth. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -6.3%

5y (index) -3%

10y (index) -7.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £2,339/mo

Realistic £2,599/mo

Optimistic £2,859/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wandsworth.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central London: £1,789/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Merton Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Lavenham Road	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Southfields Academy	0.1 miles
Shop	PML	0.1 miles
Shop	Trio Hair Studio	0.2 miles
Train station	Earlsfield	0.4 miles
Train station	Southfields	0.5 miles
University	Horton Halls Reception	1.0 miles
Hospital	Bridge Lane Health Centre	2.5 miles
University	BIMM Institute London	2.6 miles
Hospital	Chapel Orchard Day Surgery	3.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	96
Anti-social behaviour	87
Vehicle crime	42
Shoplifting	35
Other theft	28
Burglary	21
Public order	20
Criminal damage and arson	18
Drugs	10
Robbery	9
Bicycle theft	6
Other crime	4
Possession of weapons	3
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	381

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Southfields Academy	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 19 Jul 2013
Riversdale Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 5 Nov 2023
Wimbledon Park Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 9 Dec 2016
Sheringdale Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Floreat Wandsworth Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.61%

Max investor price (0.8%) £324,875

Target investor price (1%) £259,900

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).

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