What type of property is 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR?

9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR is a mid-terrace house.

When did 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR last change hands?

9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR last sold for £205,000 in December 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £161,000 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and December 1998, 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR rose from £161,000 to £205,000, a change of £44,000. That works out to roughly +10% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR?

The current EPC rating for 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR?

9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR?

9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR located?

9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR sits in Tower Hamlets, London, London. It falls within the E1W postcode district in Greater London Authority.

How safe is the area around 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR?

Police records around 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR 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 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR?

The closest primary school to 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR is Hermitage Primary School (322m), one of 80 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mulberry Academy London Dock (505m), with 24 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR?

The closest bus stop to 9 Portland Square, E1W 2QR is Wapping Health Centre, 171m away. The nearest ferry option is Wapping Pier, 321m away.

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9 Portland Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2QR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Portland Square

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

9 Portland Square is a mid-terrace house in Tower Hamlets, London, London (E1W 2QR). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 28 years, with the last transfer in December 1998. Across 1996–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,000,000 sits 387.8% above the 1998 sale of £205,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£166/sq ft) was about 41.2% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

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Risks

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Portland Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Portland Square has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

9 Portland Square's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£1,000,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.0% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (1998)

£205,000

Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

4 December 1998Most recent
£205,000
+27.3%over 2 years
22 May 1996
£161,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in E1W 2QR: £1,148,418 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in E1W 2QR

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On the street

Versus other Portland Square homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 9 Portland Square runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,783

Street avg £6,666

Strongly below

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 121 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the London district page.

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

Wapping Health Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hermitage Primary School. 104 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for E1W 2QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

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