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5 Albion Square, London, E8 4ES

UPRN:100021022544Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: D (62)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Planning· 5mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-02)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T13:18:14.770112+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T09:33:12.870431+00:00)
5 Albion Square, London, E8 4ES

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£3,216,000
£3.06M - £3.38MHigh
Estimate
£3.22M
Range
£3.06M – £3.38M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£13,700
£13k - £15k
Monthly
£13,700
Yield
5.11%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Albion Square earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (81/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
81/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 59Bike 84
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£3,216,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£13,700
Gross Yield5.11%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.6%
5y Growth+0.2%
10y Growth+0.9%
Last Sold Price£3,150,000 (2025-11-03)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0E8 4ES
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • P2026/2672/FUL
    Erection of a single-storey rear extension, replacmenet of the existing rear ground floor window and aasociated alterations.
    Pending
  • P2026/2674/AOD
    Approval of details pursuant to Condition 5 (Construction Management Plan) of Planning Permission P2026/1562/FUL for 'enlargement of existing basement, single storey rear extension, replacement of existing windows with slim-line double glazed windows throughout, alterations to side window openings at lower ground/ground floor level, installation of front, side and rear rooflights, alterations to front garden/boundary treatment, erection of front garden bin store, infill of existing side lightwell and erection of bike storage, air source heat pump to rear garden and associated works'.
    Pending
  • P2026/2521/TRE
    T1 - Eucalyptus - reduce back to previous reduction points (8m max reduction).
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2025-11-03
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£40,237
Population Density11,660 /km²
Owner Occupied34%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 66%65+ 19%
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Schools Nearby

  • Queensbridge Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Waterside Academy
    0.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • The Bridge Academy
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good

6 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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    £2.98M
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  • 18 Albion Square
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    £3.52M
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