Flat 3, 4 Cotton S Gardens, London, E2 8DN
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a mid-terrace house in London (E2 8DN). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (45–67 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (74 versus a best of 77). The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (84 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Flat 3's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 3 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 8DN: £700,000 (2024–2007).
Nearby sales in E2 8DN
15 Cotton S Gardens, Hackney, London, E2 8DN
Sold Mar 2024
£700,00016 Cotton S Gardens, Hackney, London, E2 8DN
Sold Feb 2024
£1,350,000Ground Floor, 15 Cotton S Gardens, London, E2 8DN
Sold Jan 2024
£645,0007 13, Second Floor Flat, Cotton S Gardens, London, E2 8DN
Sold Jul 2023
£937,0007 13, Third Floor Flat, Cotton S Gardens, London, E2 8DN
Sold Apr 2007
£485,000
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Versus other Cotton S Gardens homes
On co₂ emissions, Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
74 (C)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 76 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 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
0.0 km
Waterson Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Monica's Catholic Primary School. 111 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
59.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.6dB