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Ashlake Road, London SW16

London

£900,000

Listed on 22/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
7
Type
Town House
Area
2582 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • HMO

Description

A substantial seven-bedroom HMO in Streatham, with approximately 2,100 sq ft of accommodation and a further 384 sq ft of loft space. The property is currently reported to generate £87,660 per year, with the listing identifying scope to increase income through light modernisation. It is presented as a potential acquisition for landlords or developers considering different future uses, subject to checking the relevant permissions and requirements. The house is on a residential road in SW16, with transport links nearby. Some listing images have been virtually staged; furnishings and computer-generated décor are not included in the sale.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

78out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £900,000, this seven-bedroom Streatham property is priced at £349 per sq ft, around 39% below the local average—a strong entry point for a substantial HMO project. The listing reports current income of £87,660 a year, with scope to improve the property and its presentation through a light modernisation; the furnished rooms shown appear broadly usable, while several shared kitchen areas and interior finishes feel dated and the rear garden would benefit from attention.

The scale, existing HMO use and garden give buyers a useful base to work from. The price comparison is attractive, though the location score is more moderate than the property’s value and fundamentals scores.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire a seven-bedroom property at a notably low price per square foot relative to the local average.
  • Refresh dated shared kitchen areas, finishes and flooring to improve the presentation of the existing HMO.
  • Tidy and improve the enclosed rear garden, which already provides outdoor space.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Ashlake Road, London SW16
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Streatham Rail Station

    0.2 miles

    Train · Streatham

  • Streatham Hill Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Streatham Hill

  • Streatham Common Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Streatham Vale

  • West Norwood Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · West Norwood

Contains public sector information from NaPTAN (DfT) licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£3,400
Based on a loan of £675,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-5.3% since listed
£900,000£50,000(-5.3%)
07/10/2026
Current price
£950,000Initial listing
01/03/2026

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