What type of property is 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU?

1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU?

1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU last sold for £183,000 in February 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £119,000 in February 1996, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 1996 and February 2000, 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU rose from £119,000 to £183,000, a change of £64,000. That works out to roughly +11.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU?

1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 16 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU?

1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU has 3 planning records on file (2 approved, 1 registered or pending), most recent in January 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU?

1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU located?

1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU sits in Tower Hamlets, London, London. It falls within the E1W postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU?

Police records around 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU 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.

Which schools serve 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU?

The closest primary school to 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU is Hermitage Primary School (244m), one of 80 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mulberry Academy London Dock (245m), with 25 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cape Yard, E1W 2JU is Nesham Street, 161m away. The nearest ferry option is Wapping Pier, 472m away.

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1 Cape Yard, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2JU

3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Cape Yard

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

1 Cape Yard is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tower Hamlets, London, London (E1W 2JU). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. At 65 m² this is the 11th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–103 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2009.

It hasn't traded since February 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for a garage conversion is awaiting a decision. Across 1996–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £603,000 sits 229.5% above the 2000 sale of £183,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 29.2% below the postcode norm.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Central heatingYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Cape Yard's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Aug 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cape Yard, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2017
Garage ConversionAmendment
In report
Application for a lawful development certificate for an existing use of garage conversion to dwelling use
Agent
Planning & Party Wall Specialists Ltd
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
PA/16/03275/NC
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Jan 2017
Garage ConversionAmendment
In report
Application for a lawful development certificate for an existing use of garage conversion to dwelling use
Agent
Planning & Party Wall Specialists Ltd
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
PA/16/03275
View planning record

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Cape Yard's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£603,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£183,000

Growth on file: 11.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

9 February 2000Most recent
£183,000
+53.8%over 3 years
21 February 1996
£119,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in E1W 2JU: £575,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in E1W 2JU

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On the street

Versus other Cape Yard homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1 Cape Yard runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,815

Street avg £6,416

Strongly below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.2 km

Nesham Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hermitage Primary School. 105 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around E1W 2JU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for E1W 2JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low

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