What kind of home is 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ?

1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ sell for?

1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ last sold for £405,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,500 in June 2003, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2003 and September 2020, 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ rose from £102,500 to £405,000, a change of £302,500. That works out to roughly +8.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ?

1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 55% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in E8 3TQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ use?

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

Are there any planning records for 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ?

1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ has council approval for an extension granted in October 2019 under ref. 2019/2900. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ?

1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ in?

1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ sits in Hackney, London, London. It falls within the E8 postcode district.

Is 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ 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 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (151m), one of 84 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Excelsior Academy (788m), with 23 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Houghton Close, E8 3TQ is Queensbridge Rd / Forest Road, 77m away. The nearest rail option is Dalston Junction Rail Station, 344m away.

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1 Houghton Close, Hackney, London, E8 3TQ

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Houghton Close

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

1 Houghton Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hackney, London, London (E8 3TQ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (107 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £459,000 is 13.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£801/sq ft) was about 670.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2020 at £405,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Houghton Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Apr 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Houghton Close, Hackney, London, E8 3TQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2019
ExtensionFull
In report
Erection of sliding door in the rear the existing building
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
2019/2900
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What's in 1 Houghton Close, Hackney, London, E8 3TQ's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and 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 1 Houghton Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£459,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£405,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2020Most recent
£405,000
+295.1%over 17 years
9 June 2003
£102,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in E8 3TQ: £197,500 (2012–1999).

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On the street

Versus other Houghton Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Houghton Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School. 107 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around E8 3TQ 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 3TQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 137 points of interest in total.

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