255 279, Cambridge Heath Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0EL
About 255 279
255 279 is a property in Tower Hamlets, London, London (E2 0EL).
9 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused, 2 pending. An application is currently awaiting a decision. On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
No EPC on record
This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.
Planning history
There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.
- Feb 2026FullIn report
Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of the Site to provide a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation ('PBSA') led scheme extending from 4 storeys up to 11 storeys, with commercial and community floorspace at ground floor level, alongside public realm improvements, car parking and other associated works. Summary of the Proposals for the purpose of Public Consultation but does not form part of the Description of Development The PBSA accommodation (Sui Generis) will deliver 520 student bedspaces The maximum height of the 11 storey building would be 51.6m The flexible commercial (Use Class E) and community floorspace (Use Class F2(b)) would amount to 389sqm
- Agent
- DP9 Ltd
- Documents
- 148 docs on file
- Reference
- PA/26/00212/A1
- Apr 2023ApplicationIn report
Demolition of existing buildings and structures on site and redevelopment to provide flexible commercial, business and service floorspace (Use Class E) at ground floor level, with residential uses (Use Class C3) above in two new buildings ranging from four to ten storeys, along with disabled car parking, cycle parking, public realm and amenity space, along with associated works.
- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- 23/00165/OBS
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 255 279
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
Latest sale on 255 279 was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£30,200,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 October 2017Most recent
£30,200,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E2 0EL: £460,000 (2025–2000).
Nearby sales in E2 0EL
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Sold Jan 2024
£580,000283 Cambridge Heath Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0EL
Sold Jun 2005
£460,000Flat, 301 Cambridge Heath Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0EL
Sold Aug 1997
£83,500285 Cambridge Heath Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0EL
Sold May 1997
£125,000
Everything we know about 255 279, 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
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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
0.0 km
Bethnal Green — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Bangabandhu Primary School. 107 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
57.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.0dB