When did 51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE last change hands?

51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE last sold for £237,500 in February 2003, around 23 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £88,995 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1997 and February 2003, 51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE rose from £88,995 to £237,500, a change of £148,505. That works out to roughly +19.3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE?

51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE in?

51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE sits in Hackney, London, London. It falls within the E8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE?

Police records around 51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (400% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE?

The closest primary school to 51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE is Halley House School (97m), one of 74 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Excelsior Academy (52m), with 23 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE?

The closest bus stop to 51a, Independent Place, E8 2HE is The Petchey Academy, 99m away. The nearest rail option is Dalston Kingsland Station, 501m away.

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51a, Independent Place, Hackney, London, E8 2HE

3 sales on record

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 51a

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

51a is a property in Hackney, London, London (E8 2HE). It has council tax band D.

Held since February 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.3% per year.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51a, Independent Place, Hackney, London, E8 2HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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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 1997.

Last sold (2003)

£237,500

Growth on file: 19.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

26 February 2003Most recent
£237,500
+93.9%over 4 years
17 September 1998
£122,500
+37.6%over 1 year
31 July 1997
£88,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in E8 2HE: £940,000 (2025–2022).

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Area

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Crime

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Nearest stop

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The Petchey Academy — bus stop.

Closest school

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The Excelsior Academy. 97 schools nearby.

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Night-time road noise heatmap for E8 2HE

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Everything within walking distance

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