What kind of home is 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

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

When did 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS last change hands?

6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS last sold for £250,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £125,000 in July 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 1999 and September 2005, 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS rose from £125,000 to £250,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +11.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

The current EPC rating for 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS use?

The latest EPC at 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

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

Which area is 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS in?

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

What is crime like near 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

Police records around 6 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.

What schools are near 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS?

The closest bus stop to 6 Gloucester Square, E2 8RS is Haggerston Park, 77m away. The nearest rail option is Haggerston Station, 570m away.

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6 Gloucester Square, Hackney, London, E2 8RS

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 Gloucester Square

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

6 Gloucester Square is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hackney, London, London (E2 8RS). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

It hasn't traded since September 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £605,000 sits 142% above the 2005 sale of £250,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Sept 2013

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Gloucester Square, Hackney, London, E2 8RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£605,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£250,000

Growth on file: 11.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2005Most recent
£250,000
+11.1%over 2 years
13 December 2002
£225,000
+80.0%over 3 years
8 July 1999
£125,000

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

Nearby sales in E2 8RS

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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.

6 Gloucester Square outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,237

Street avg £9,180

Strongly below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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

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

80 dB

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