What kind of home is 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW?

40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW?

The current EPC rating for 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW?

40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft). That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in E1W 1LW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW use?

The latest EPC at 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW had any planning applications?

40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW has 3 planning records on file (1 approved, 2 refused), most recent in April 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW?

40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW in?

40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW sits in Tower Hamlets, London, London. It falls within the E1W postcode district.

What is crime like near 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW?

Police records around 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (110% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW?

The closest primary school to 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW is Hermitage Primary School (50m), one of 82 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mulberry Academy London Dock (470m), with 25 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW?

The closest bus stop to 40 Hermitage Wall, E1W 1LW is Hermitage Wall, 89m away. The nearest ferry option is Wapping Pier, 291m away.

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40 Hermitage Wall, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1LW

3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 40 Hermitage Wall

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

40 Hermitage Wall is a mid-terrace house in Tower Hamlets, London, London (E1W 1LW). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. At 39 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (39–134 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (74 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 8)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2010from Jul 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2010from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD65toC75

Low Energy Lighting

50%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2010from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromC75toD57

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Mar 2020from Mar 2010

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2020from Mar 2020

EPC improved fromD61toC75

Mar 2020from Mar 2020

EPC improved fromC75toD60

Dec 2020from Mar 2020

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Heating System

Room HeatersCommunity

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Community

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

60%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Hermitage Wall, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

Apr 2020
Amendment
In report
Application for certificate of lawfulness in respect of existing use of 2 dwellings as 6 no. apartments
Agent
DLP Planning Ltd
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
PA/20/00538/NC
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Jan 2013
SubdivisionFull
In report
No 38 - Conversion of self contained 6 Bed House into 3 No seperate Apartments (2no 1beds & 1no 2 bed)No 40 - Conversion of self contained office building into 3 No Seperate Apartments (2No 1bed & 1No 2 Bed) & change of use from B1 TO C3.
Agent
Mr James Wragg
Change of Use
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
PA/12/03103/R
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What's in 40 Hermitage Wall, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1LW's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

40 Hermitage Wall has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£451,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 1 sales in E1W 1LW: £800,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in E1W 1LW

28 Hermitage Wall, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1LW
Sold Jun 2025
£800,000

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On the street

Versus other Hermitage Wall homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 40 Hermitage Wall lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Below

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hermitage Wall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hermitage Primary School. 107 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around E1W 1LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for E1W 1LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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