206 208, Flat C, Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8RA
About 206 208
206 208 is a semi-detached house in Newham, London, London (E13 8RA). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 37 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 206 208 (37–63 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 71). Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor.
It hasn't traded since February 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 sits 67.2% above the 2007 sale of £125,000. At 37 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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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
206 208's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
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
206 208 has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.
£209,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.1% per year over 6 years.
£125,000
Growth on file: 13.1% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
8 February 2007Most recent
£125,000
+110.1%over 6 years24 January 2001
£59,495
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
206 208 is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£3,378
Street avg £4,275
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.6 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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.7dB