When did 5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN last change hands?

5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN last sold for £7,150,000 in December 2017, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN have?

The most recent planning decision at 5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN was a refusal for an application (ref. PA/21/02108/NC) in January 2022. Earlier filings include 5 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN?

5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN in?

5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN sits in Tower Hamlets, London, London. It falls within the E1W postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN?

Police records around 5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN 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 5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN?

The closest primary school to 5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN is Hermitage Primary School (304m), one of 79 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Michael's Catholic College (552m), with 23 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN?

The closest ferry stop to 5 Pier Head, E1W 1PN is Wapping Pier, 56m away. The nearest bus option is Dundee Street, 104m away.

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5 Pier Head, Wapping High Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1PN

9 planning records

Council tax

Band H

Overview

About 5 Pier Head

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

5 Pier Head is a property in Tower Hamlets, London, London (E1W 1PN). It has council tax band H.

9 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in December 2017.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Pier Head, Wapping High Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 5 Pier Head was refused — worth checking the council file.

Oct 2023
RenovationHeritage
In report
Proposed removal of 2 sirens and replace 6 CCTV cameras currently installed with 4 smaller cameras. Retention of the 4 small external light fitting
Agent
Frost Architects
Retrospective
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
PA/23/00278/NC
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Oct 2023
Full
In report
Proposed removal of 2 sirens and replace 6 CCTV cameras currently installed with 4 smaller cameras. Retention of the 4 small external light fittings.
Agent
Frost Architects
Retrospective
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
PA/23/00277/NC
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What's in 5 Pier Head, Wapping High Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1PN's planning history?

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

Price

Sales history & valuation

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Latest sale on 5 Pier Head was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2017)

£7,150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 December 2017Most recent
£7,150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in E1W 1PN: £1,850,000 (2021–2012).

Nearby sales in E1W 1PN

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Area

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Full London report

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

Wapping Pier — ferry terminal.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hermitage Primary School. 102 schools nearby.

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52.1dB

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