206 208, Flat E, 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 63 m² (around 678 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 63 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 206 208 (37–63 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (54 versus a best of 75). The latest certificate (August 2012) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). The latest certificate is from August 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 is 18.3% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£354/sq ft) was about 23.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.
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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 EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Aug 2022
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
206 208 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£284,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 10 years.
£240,000
Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
26 June 2016Most recent
£240,000
+77.8%over 9 years1 October 2006
£135,000
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 epc rating.
Price per m²
£3,810
Street avg £4,249
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 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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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