222b, Balaam Street, London, E13 8RA
About 222b
222b is a mid-terrace house in London (E13 8RA). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 53 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (42–53 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (61 versus a best of 70). The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).
On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 68.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2019 for £265,000.
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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
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
222b has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
10applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 222b
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
222b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£278,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£265,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
15 July 2019Most recent
£265,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E13 8RA: £240,000 (2022–2016).
Nearby sales in E13 8RA
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Sold Jul 2019
£240,000220a, Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8RA
Sold Jul 2019
£240,000222a, Balaam Street, London, E13 8RA
Sold Jul 2019
£255,000206 208, Flat E, Balaam Street, Newham, London, E13 8RA
Sold Jun 2016
£240,000
Everything we know about 222b, 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
Habitable Rooms for 222b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£5,000
Street avg £4,179
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 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