Sold STC Flat

23 STEVE BIKO LANE

LONDON, GREATER LONDON SE6 3QH

2 beds 1 baths 60 m² Listed 27 Mar 2023 (-1211d)

£250,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 23 STEVE BIKO LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON SE6 3QH |
| Price | £250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £263,000 Jul 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 17/11/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £357/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0035-2729-9509-0128-6292)

## Description

*GUIDE PRICE £250,000 - £275,000*

A brilliant opportunity to purchase this well sized two bedroom maisonette with your own front door. The loving family home is situated within a prime location only a short walk to Lower Sydenham and Beckenham Hill train stations – making access and commutes to Central London a breeze.

The property boasts; your own private front door, spacious entrance hall, wide kitchen with integrated cooker, separate bright and airy living area, two double bedrooms and a white fitted bathroom. Additionally, there is a welcoming balcony which is accessed via the living area, providing an outdoor space.

You will also find an array of local shops and amenities nearby, with the ever-popular Bell Green shopping centre and a Sainsbury’s superstore all moments away. An internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality of this property, call Daniels now to avoid missing out! EPC Rating C.

*Quiet residential area

*Spacious 2 bedroom maisonette

*Short walk to Lower Sydenham & Beckenham Hill train stations - perfect for commuting into Central London

*Ample storage throughout

*Balcony for added outdoor space

*First time buy or investment opportunity

*Great range of local shops, restaurants & amenities nearby

*Good reputable local schooling

*Moments from the popular Bell Green shopping centre and Sainsbury superstore

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/132982556/1306807) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/132982556/1306808) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #8306361
- **Address:** 23 Steve Biko Lane, LONDON, SE6 3QH
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/08/2011
- **Work Completed:** 09/07/2011
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #7913955
- **Address:** 23 Steve Biko Lane, LONDON, SE6 3QH
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/01/2011
- **Work Completed:** 03/01/2011
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 STEVE BIKO LANE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3QH | £263,000 | 15/07/2024 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| ST. MARKS COURT, 12 FLAT 6 MAROONS WAY, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3QX | £189,000 | 24/10/2025 | Flat |
| 81 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NL | £345,000 | 05/09/2025 | Flat |
| 46 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NN | £265,000 | 25/08/2023 | Flat |
| 82 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NN | £325,000 | 14/12/2022 | Flat |
| 22 COWDREY MEWS, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3AP | £263,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat |
| 30 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NN | £130,000 | 08/12/2022 | Flat |
| 255 SOUTHEND LANE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3RS | £210,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| 96 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NN | £300,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 10 STEVE BIKO LANE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3QH | £296,000 | 17/11/2022 | Flat |
| 134 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NQ | £350,000 | 11/11/2022 | Flat |
| 63 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NL | £315,000 | 16/09/2022 | Flat |
| 22 MEADOW CLOSE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NW | £307,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| 13 THURBARN ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3QD | £380,000 | 21/07/2022 | Flat |
| 16 COWDREY MEWS, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3AP | £315,000 | 20/06/2022 | Flat |
| 65 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NL | £360,000 | 05/05/2022 | Flat |
| 14 COWDREY MEWS, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3AP | £298,000 | 19/04/2022 | Flat |
| 103 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NJ | £275,000 | 31/03/2022 | Flat |
| 13 MEADOW CLOSE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NW | £300,000 | 04/03/2022 | Flat |
| 18 COWDREY MEWS, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3AP | £302,500 | 21/02/2022 | Flat |
| 7 MEADOW CLOSE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NW | £295,000 | 18/02/2022 | Flat |
| 22 STOMS PATH, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3QJ | £265,000 | 11/02/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 14 STEVE BIKO LANE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3QH | £275,000 | 28/01/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £285,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £289,475 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £306,142 (57 Flat, SE6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -18.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,639/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,821/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,003/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,546/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Burford Road, SE6 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £340/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.6%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,167/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -1.1%
- **10y growth:** -2.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Lewisham; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 0.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 7.1%

## 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

60 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£263,000 Jul 2024

Price per m²

£4,167/m²

Local average

£306,142 (-18.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (3,540 of 33,755)

Street crime

538 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

*Quiet residential area
*Spacious 2 bedroom maisonette
*Short walk to Lower Sydenham & Beckenham Hill train stations - perfect for commuting into Central London
*Ample storage throughout
*Balcony for added outdoor space
*First time buy or investment opportunity
*Great range of local shops, restaurants & amenities nearby
*Good reputable local schooling
*Moments from the popular Bell Green shopping centre and Sainsbury superstore

Description

*GUIDE PRICE £250,000 - £275,000*

A brilliant opportunity to purchase this well sized two bedroom maisonette with your own front door. The loving family home is situated within a prime location only a short walk to Lower Sydenham and Beckenham Hill train stations – making access and commutes to Central London a breeze.

The property boasts; your own private front door, spacious entrance hall, wide kitchen with integrated cooker, separate bright and airy living area, two double bedrooms and a white fitted bathroom. Additionally, there is a welcoming balcony which is accessed via the living area, providing an outdoor space.

You will also find an array of local shops and amenities nearby, with the ever-popular Bell Green shopping centre and a Sainsbury’s superstore all moments away. An internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality of this property, call Daniels now to avoid missing out! EPC Rating C.

*Quiet residential area
*Spacious 2 bedroom maisonette
*Short walk to Lower Sydenham & Beckenham Hill train stations - perfect for commuting into Central London
*Ample storage throughout
*Balcony for added outdoor space
*First time buy or investment opportunity
*Great range of local shops, restaurants & amenities nearby
*Good reputable local schooling
*Moments from the popular Bell Green shopping centre and Sainsbury superstore

Listed by

Bromley

Choices Estate Agents Ltd

Reference: 132982556

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/11/2025

Expiry date: 17/11/2035

Current heating cost: £357/year

Potential heating cost: £357/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8306361

Property Details

Street: 23 Steve Biko Lane

Town: LONDON

Postcode: SE6 3QH

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 01/08/2011

Work Completed: 09/07/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #7913955

Property Details

Street: 23 Steve Biko Lane

Town: LONDON

Postcode: SE6 3QH

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 17/01/2011

Work Completed: 03/01/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	15/07/2024 (2 years ago)	£263,000	—

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
ST. MARKS COURT, 12 FLAT 6 MAROONS WAY, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3QX	£189,000	24/10/2025	Flat
81 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NL	£345,000	05/09/2025	Flat
46 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NN	£265,000	25/08/2023	Flat
82 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NN	£325,000	14/12/2022	Flat
22 COWDREY MEWS, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3AP	£263,000	09/12/2022	Flat
30 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NN	£130,000	08/12/2022	Flat
255 SOUTHEND LANE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3RS	£210,000	25/11/2022	Flat
96 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NN	£300,000	18/11/2022	Flat
Same street 10 STEVE BIKO LANE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3QH	£296,000	17/11/2022	Flat
134 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NQ	£350,000	11/11/2022	Flat
63 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NL	£315,000	16/09/2022	Flat
22 MEADOW CLOSE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NW	£307,000	29/07/2022	Flat
13 THURBARN ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3QD	£380,000	21/07/2022	Flat
16 COWDREY MEWS, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3AP	£315,000	20/06/2022	Flat
65 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NL	£360,000	05/05/2022	Flat
14 COWDREY MEWS, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3AP	£298,000	19/04/2022	Flat
103 MEADOWVIEW ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NJ	£275,000	31/03/2022	Flat
13 MEADOW CLOSE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NW	£300,000	04/03/2022	Flat
18 COWDREY MEWS, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3AP	£302,500	21/02/2022	Flat
7 MEADOW CLOSE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3NW	£295,000	18/02/2022	Flat
22 STOMS PATH, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3QJ	£265,000	11/02/2022	Flat
Same street 14 STEVE BIKO LANE, LONDON, LEWISHAM, GREATER LONDON, SE6 3QH	£275,000	28/01/2022	Flat

Street average: £285,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £289,475 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.1%

10y growth -2.8%

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

1y (index) -2.9%

5y (index) 0.2%

10y (index) 7.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,639/mo

Realistic £1,821/mo

Optimistic £2,003/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Lewisham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Inner South East London: £1,546/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SE6 3QH

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Lidl	0.1 miles
Bus stop	King Alfred Avenue	0.1 miles
Train station	Lower Sydenham	0.4 miles
Shop	Tilley's Bouncy Castles	0.4 miles
Train station	Beckenham Hill	0.4 miles
Hospital	Sloane Hospital	1.5 miles
Hospital	British Home & Hospital for Incurables	3.5 miles
University	University of Greenwich	4.0 miles
University	University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus	4.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	159
Anti-social behaviour	119
Shoplifting	94
Vehicle crime	37
Other theft	34
Public order	23
Burglary	18
Drugs	18
Robbery	14
Theft from the person	11
Other crime	7
Possession of weapons	4
Total incidents	538

Within 1 mile during May 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
Watergate School	Other	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 13 Jul 2012
Elfrida Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 15 Oct 2012
Sedgehill Academy	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 7 Dec 2022
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 4 Sep 2018
Haseltine Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 4 May 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Maisonette, Burford Road, SE6	£1,500/mo	2	0.81 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.6%

Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500

Target investor price (1%) £150,000

Gross yield 7.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.9×

Monthly cashflow £340/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5.6%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).