235 Barking Road, Newham, London, E13 8EQ
About 235 Barking Road
235 Barking Road is an end-of-terrace house in Newham, London, London (E13 8EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 49 m² this is the 13th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 13–134 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 35 units on file.
Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 52.5% below the 2024 sale of £550,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,043/sq ft) was about 254.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £550,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
A change of use to residential application was refused at 235 Barking Road in 2026.
- Feb 2026Change of UseFullIn report
Change of use of ground floor unit (Use Class E) to 1 x 1-bedroom self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3), including secure cycle parking, refuse storage, and provision of amenity space.
- Documents
- 31 docs on file
- Reference
- 25/02787/FUL
- May 2025Change of UseAmendmentIn report
Prior approval application for the change of use of ground floor unit (Use Class E) to 1 self-contained residenital flat (Use Class C3) including provision of secure cycle parking space and bin storage.
- Documents
- 17 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/02623/PRECOU
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 235 Barking Road
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
- A planning decision worth checking
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 235 Barking Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£261,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£550,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
19 December 2024Most recent
£550,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E13 8EQ: £10,000 (2021–2016).
Nearby sales in E13 8EQ
237a, Barking Road, Newham, London, E13 8EQ
Sold Apr 2021
£420,000245 Barking Road, Newham, London, E13 8EQ
Sold Apr 2019
£10,000Flat, 243 Barking Road, Newham, London, E13 8EQ
Sold May 2018
£3,000251 Barking Road, Newham, London, E13 8EQ
Sold Feb 2017
£10,000281b, Barking Road, Newham, London, E13 8EQ
Sold Nov 2016
£245,500
Everything we know about 235 Barking Road, 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
- A planning decision worth checking

Versus other Barking Road homes
235 Barking Road is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£11,224
Street avg £5,292
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Croydon Road (E13) — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Rokeby School. 86 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
58.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.2dB