Swan Court, Flat 13, Star Place, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AF
About Swan Court
Swan Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tower Hamlets, London, London (E1W 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). At 95 m² this is the 8th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in Swan Court, where floor areas span 59–175 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 16 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.
Held since December 1998 — that's 28 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £1,092,000 sits 183.6% above the 1998 sale of £385,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- ConciergeYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
Swan Court has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Swan Court has been held in the same hands since before 2000.
£1,092,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£385,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
4 December 1998Most recent
£385,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E1W 1AF: £900,000 (2024–2007).
Nearby sales in E1W 1AF
Swan Court, Flat 21, Star Place, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AF
Sold Nov 2024
£1,184,000Swan Court, Flat 12, Star Place, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AF
Sold Nov 2022
£700,000Swan Court, Flat 22, Star Place, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AF
Sold Nov 2021
£860,000Swan Court, Flat 42, Star Place, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AF
Sold Mar 2021
£900,000Swan Court, Flat 71, Star Place, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AF
Sold Dec 2007
£2,010,000
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Versus other Star Place homes
On years held, Swan Court stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,053
Street avg £6,876
Floor Area
95 m²
Street avg 103 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.4 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
0.2 km
St Katherine Dock — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Mulberry Academy London Dock. 106 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.7dB