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Flat 8, Sapphire Court, 1 Ensign Street, London, E1 8JQ

UPRN:6005863Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-13T02:09:45.438907+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:07:19.249218+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:37:09.976579+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)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Flat 8, Sapphire Court, 1 Ensign Street, London, E1 8JQ

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£528,000
£502k - £555kHigh
Estimate
£528k
Range
£502k – £555k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,600
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,600
Yield
5.91%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 8 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 71/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (96/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
71/ 100
High
Crime Score
70/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
96/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 80Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£528,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,600
Gross Yield5.91%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-5.2%
5y Growth-2.1%
10y Growth-1.1%
Last Sold Price£475,000 (2022-02-18)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0E1 8JQ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PA/26/01810/S
    Submission of details pursuant to condition no.53 (External Lighting) in relation to Building G of planning permission ref: PA/19/00764, dated 20/11/2019
    Pending
  • 26/01517/MDC
    Submission of Condition Survey of Highway and Surrounding Areas (Condition 2), Construction Logistics Plan (Condition 3), Detailed Design and RAMS for Temporary Works (Condition 5) and Strategy for Protecting Nearby Residents from Noise, Dust and Other Environmental Effects (Condition 10) of planning permission 26/00302/FULL dated 04.06.2026.
    Pending
  • 26/01518/MDC
    Submission of Above Ground Monitoring Report, Desk Study & Ground Investigation and Supplementary Ground Investigation pursuant to condition 21 of planning permission 24/01044/FULL dated 25.03.2025.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership30.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-02-18
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,183
Population Density-
Owner Occupied32%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 85%65+ 2%
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Schools Nearby

  • English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Mulberry Academy London Dock
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Harry Gosling Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good

1 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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