What type of property is 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT?

1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT last change hands?

1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT last sold for £465,000 in July 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,000 in November 1998, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT?

Across 2 sales between November 1998 and July 2010, 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT rose from £102,000 to £465,000, a change of £363,000. That works out to roughly +13.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT?

The current EPC rating for 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT?

1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (1,367 sq ft), around 127 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT?

1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT has 3 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT?

1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT located?

1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT sits in Hackney, London, London. It falls within the E8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT?

Police records around 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT 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.

Which schools serve 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT?

The closest primary school to 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (283m), one of 83 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Waterside Academy (764m), with 23 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Grace Jones Close, E8 3AT is Queensbridge Rd / Forest Road, 105m away. The nearest rail option is Dalston Junction Rail Station, 509m away.

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1 Grace Jones Close, Parkholme Road, Hackney, London, E8 3AT

3 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Floor area

127 m²

1367 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Grace Jones Close

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

1 Grace Jones Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hackney, London, London (E8 3AT). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and outbuildings.

It hasn't traded since July 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £979,000 sits 110.5% above the 2010 sale of £465,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenfront
OutbuildingsYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2009from Feb 2009

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2022from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromE54toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

8%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Grace Jones Close, Parkholme Road, Hackney, London, E8 3AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 - Cupressus sp, Cypress tree. Fell tree to ground level due to size and condition of tree. Tree is causing damage to adjacent walls and is unsuitable with its current size. Its over mature age, sparse foliage and colouration indicate a low vigour and therefore increased risk of failure in severe weather conditions. Replant replacement tree.
Reference
2025/2258
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Jul 2011
Amendment
In report
Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed development for alterations to rear ground floor patio door.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
2010/2047
View planning record

What's in 1 Grace Jones Close, Parkholme Road, Hackney, London, E8 3AT's planning history?

1 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.

1 Grace Jones Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£979,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£465,000

Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

29 July 2010Most recent
£465,000
+355.9%over 11 years
20 November 1998
£102,000

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Area

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Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Queensbridge Rd / Forest Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School. 106 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around E8 3AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for E8 3AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

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