206 208, Flat B, Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8RA
About 206 208
206 208 is an end-of-terrace house in Newham, London, London (E13 8RA). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 42 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 206 208, where floor areas span 37–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 5 units on file. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).
Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in February 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2000–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 56.6% above the 2008 sale of £145,000. At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (62 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
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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
206 208 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
10applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 206 208
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
Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.
£227,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.4% per year over 8 years.
£145,000
Growth on file: 12.4% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
1 February 2008Most recent
£145,000
+11.5%over 3 years12 November 2004
£130,000
+124.9%over 4 years10 March 2000
£57,800
Median price across the last 5 sales in E13 8RA: £255,000 (2022–2019).
Nearby sales in E13 8RA
212a, Balaam Street, London, E13 8RA
Sold May 2022
£303,000220b, Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8RA
Sold Jul 2019
£240,000220a, Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8RA
Sold Jul 2019
£240,000222a, Balaam Street, London, E13 8RA
Sold Jul 2019
£255,000222b, Balaam Street, London, E13 8RA
Sold Jul 2019
£265,000
Everything we know about 206 208, 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 floor area, 206 208 runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,452
Street avg £4,270
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 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
Plaistow Broadway — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Curwen Primary School. 91 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.7dB