5 Waterman Way, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2QN
About 5 Waterman Way
5 Waterman Way is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tower Hamlets, London, London (E1W 2QN). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. An active application for a loft conversion is awaiting a decision. It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £750,000. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,181/sq ft) was about 127.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Floor insulation added or improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
A recent planning application at 5 Waterman Way was refused — worth checking the council file.
- Nov 2021FullIn report
Proposed roof extensions to create an additional two bedrooms
- Agent
- Design Knowhow Ltd
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- PA/21/01795/NC
- Jun 2021Loft ConversionOutlineIn report
Application for certificate of lawfulness in respect of proposed Loft Room
- Agent
- Design knowhow Ltd
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- PA/21/01062/NC
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5 Waterman Way
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
- A planning decision worth checking
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.
£749,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 24 years.
£750,000
Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 24 years.
Sales timeline
9 July 2025Most recent
£750,000
+114.3%over 18 years19 October 2006
£349,950
+47.7%over 5 years9 October 2001
£237,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E1W 2QN: £510,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in E1W 2QN
22 Waterman Way, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2QN
Sold Aug 2025
£755,00036 Waterman Way, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2QN
Sold Mar 2025
£505,59531 Waterman Way, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2QN
Sold Oct 2024
£510,00039 Waterman Way, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2QN
Sold Mar 2023
£510,00011 Waterman Way, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2QN
Sold Nov 2022
£270,000
Everything we know about 5 Waterman Way, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
- A planning decision worth checking

Versus other Waterman Way homes
Price per m² for 5 Waterman Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£12,712
Street avg £7,568
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 73 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 3.0 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
Wapping Health Centre — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Hermitage Primary School. 105 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.8dB