149a, Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8AF
About 149a
149a is an end-of-terrace house in Newham, London, London (E13 8AF). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 56 m² this is the 11th 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 across 25 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band.
Untraded for 31 years, with the last transfer in July 1995. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 sits 591.4% above the 1995 sale of £35,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£58/sq ft) was about 74.3% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
149a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
10applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 149a
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
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Sales history & valuation
149a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).
£242,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£35,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 July 1995Most recent
£35,000
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 149a, 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
On years held, 149a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£625
Street avg £2,893
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 53 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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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