Gainford House, Flat 13, Ellsworth Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0AS
About Gainford House
Gainford House is an end-of-terrace house in Tower Hamlets, London, London (E2 0AS). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. At 67 m² this is the 5th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in Gainford House, where floor areas span 57–99 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Jan 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Gainford House has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
6applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Gainford House
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.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Gainford House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£424,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 5 sales in E2 0AS: £215,000 (2019–2000).
Nearby sales in E2 0AS
Gainford House, Flat 15, Ellsworth Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0AS
Sold Jan 2019
£295,000Gainford House, Flat 9, Ellsworth Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0AS
Sold Jan 2010
£225,000Gainford House, Flat 17, Ellsworth Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0AS
Sold May 2006
£215,000Gainford House, Flat 6, Ellsworth Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0AS
Sold Jan 2000
£95,000
Everything we know about Gainford House, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Ellsworth Street homes
On habitable rooms, Gainford House stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 70 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
11/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Wilmot Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Lawdale Junior School. 108 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
58.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.8dB