139a, Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8AF
About 139a
139a is an end-of-terrace house in Newham, London, London (E13 8AF). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 48 m² this is the 9th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 87% of similar EPCs).
Know exactly what you're buying at 139a
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
139a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
10applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 139a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
30-day money-back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
139a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£229,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in E13 8AF: £170,000 (2015–2003).
Nearby sales in E13 8AF
123a, Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8AF
Sold Sept 2015
£180,000143 Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8AF
Sold May 2005
£170,000123 Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8AF
Sold Feb 2004
£210,000125 Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8AF
Sold May 2003
£110,000147 Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8AF
Sold Apr 2002
£165,000
Everything we know about 139a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Balaam Street homes
139a is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
EPC Rating
44 (E)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
Similar properties nearby
1 Bennett Road, Newham
E13 8SB
1 Caraway Close, Newham
E13 8PN
1 Cranley Road, Newham
E13 8LY
1 Anne Street, Newham
E13 8BX
1 Beatrice Close, Newham
E13 8DN
1 Chenappa Close, Newham
E13 8DY
1 Clove Street, Newham
E13 8HS
1 Alliance Road, Newham
E13 8PL
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Balaam Park Health Centre — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Curwen Primary School. 90 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB