What type of property is 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS last change hands?

3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS last sold for £345,000 in February 2010, around 16 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £105,000 in May 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 1999 and February 2010, 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS rose from £105,000 to £345,000, a change of £240,000. That works out to roughly +11.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

The current EPC rating for 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS located?

3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS sits in Hackney, London, London. It falls within the E2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

Police records around 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS show an average of 11 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

The closest primary school to 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS is Sebright School (267m), one of 87 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bridge Academy (289m), with 31 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

The closest bus stop to 3 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS is Haggerston Park, 77m away. The nearest rail option is Haggerston Station, 570m away.

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3 Gloucester Square, Hackney, London, E2 8RS

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Gloucester Square

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

3 Gloucester Square is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hackney, London, London (E2 8RS). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2009. 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. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

It hasn't traded since February 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £757,000 sits 119.4% above the 2010 sale of £345,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£553/sq ft) was about 40.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Gloucester Square's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Jun 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Gloucester Square, Hackney, London, E2 8RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Gloucester Square has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Gloucester Square has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£757,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£345,000

Growth on file: 11.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

10 February 2010Most recent
£345,000
+50.0%over 7 years
10 October 2002
£230,000
+119.0%over 3 years
6 May 1999
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in E2 8RS: £680,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Gloucester Square homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Gloucester Square runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,948

Street avg £9,073

Strongly below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Haggerston Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Sebright School. 118 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around E2 8RS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for E2 8RS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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