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121 Dalston Lane, Hackney, London, E8 1AL

EPC BExtendable9 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
255 m²
2745 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 121 Dalston Lane

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

121 Dalston Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Hackney, London, London (E8 1AL). It has a recorded floor area of 255 m² (around 2745 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2026) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in October 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 255 m² the property is well over the postcode median (32 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £1,375,000. 9 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and a basement excavation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2022–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£501/sq ft) was about 83.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenfront_and_rear

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Energy

Energy performance

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

121 Dalston Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Oct 2021
EPC improved fromE49toB83
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 121 Dalston Lane, Hackney, London, E8 1AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a basement excavation application was refused at 121 Dalston Lane in 2023.

  1. Nov 2025
    RenovationAmendment
    In report

    Proposed relocation of dropped kerb, landscaping and boundary treatment alterations.

    Reference
    2025/2583
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2025
    Conditions
    In report

    Submission of details pursuant to Condition 5 (green roof and noise assessment) of appeal ref. APP/U5360/W/23/3328648 dated 14/08/2024.

    Reference
    2025/2113
    View planning record

What's in 121 Dalston Lane, Hackney, London, E8 1AL's planning history?

7 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 121 Dalston Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,351,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,375,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 February 2025Most recent

    £1,375,000

    +12.7%over 3 years
  2. 14 February 2022

    £1,220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in E8 1AL: £708,000 (2025–2008).

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On the street

Versus other Dalston Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 121 Dalston Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,392

Street avg £5,944

On par

Floor Area

255 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Hackney Downs Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Mossbourne Parkside Academy. 95 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around E8 1AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for E8 1AL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for E8 1AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 125 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 121 Dalston Lane, Hackney, London, E8 1AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.