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4 Albion Square, Hackney, London, E8 4ES

14 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
184 m²
1981 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 4 Albion Square

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

4 Albion Square is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Hackney, London, London (E8 4ES). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

14 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 6 refused. Past consents include an extension and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,237/sq ft) was about 28.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £2,450,000 in January 2019.

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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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

4 Albion Square's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
7.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromE54toD60
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SingleMostly Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Albion Square, Hackney, London, E8 4ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 4 Albion Square was refused — worth checking the council file.

  1. Feb 2024
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    T1 - Eucalyptus – crown reduce by up to 3m. Tree has lions tailing at tips and has become excessive for its location causing excessive shading.

    Reference
    2024/0371
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2021
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Installation of air conditioning unit to flat roof of side garage and internal alterations in association with 2021/1052

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    2021/1064
    View planning record
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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.

4 Albion Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£2,551,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£2,450,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 January 2019Most recent

    £2,450,000

    +16.7%over 4 years
  2. 30 October 2014

    £2,100,217

Median price across the last 5 sales in E8 4ES: £2,600,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Albion Square homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Albion Square outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£13,315

Street avg £12,512

On par

Floor Area

184 m²

Street avg 179 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 9.2 t/year

Strongly 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

0.1 km

Middleton Road Haggerston — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Queensbridge Primary School. 117 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 4ES from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for E8 4ES

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for E8 4ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

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

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 147 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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