# 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 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 57 m² | | Last sold | £405,000 Oct 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** D - **Expiry date:** 17/12/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £655/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,400 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - G (£350 - £450) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8934-7022-3899-0188-5996) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146443478/527567) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146443478/527568) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146443478/527569) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146443478/527570) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146443478/527571) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146443478/527572) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146443478/527573) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146443478/527574) ## 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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £7,456/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3.7% - **10y growth:** -9.2% ## 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)