212a, Balaam Street, London, E13 8RA
About 212a
212a is a mid-terrace house in London (E13 8RA). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 51 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–53 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).
Across 2002–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£552/sq ft) was about 91.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 51 m² it's 17.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (62 m² median across 24 EPCs). Sold May 2022 for £303,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
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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
212a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
10applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 212a
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
212a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.
£306,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 20 years.
£303,000
Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
12 May 2022Most recent
£303,000
+236.7%over 20 years14 March 2002
£90,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E13 8RA: £240,000 (2019–2016).
Nearby sales in E13 8RA
220b, 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
£265,000206 208, Flat E, Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8RA
Sold Jun 2016
£240,000
Everything we know about 212a, 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
212a is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£5,941
Street avg £4,124
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 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