Swan Court, Flat 52, Star Place, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AF
About Swan Court
Swan Court is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tower Hamlets, London, London (E1W 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 74 m² this is the 6th 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 October 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £779,000 sits 118.2% above the 2000 sale of £357,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£448/sq ft) was about 18.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 74 m² it's 29.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (105 m² median across 15 EPCs).
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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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
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 saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£779,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.2% per year over 2 years.
£357,000
Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
3 October 2000Most recent
£357,000
+34.7%over 1 year14 December 1998
£265,000
-8.6%14 December 1998
£290,000
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 habitable rooms, Swan Court stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,824
Street avg £6,825
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 104 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 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