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56 Hitchin Square, London, E3 5QE

UPRN:6054513Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (73)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:08:01.502636+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:46:17.413903+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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
56 Hitchin Square, London, E3 5QE

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£472,000
£449k - £496kHigh
Estimate
£472k
Range
£449k – £496k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,500
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,500
Yield
6.36%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

56 Hitchin Square earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 73/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (87/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
73/ 100
High
Crime Score
22/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
87/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 57Bike 81
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£472,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,500
Gross Yield6.36%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.8%
5y Growth-1.1%
10y Growth+0.2%
Last Sold Price£170,000 (2005-04-26)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0E3 5QE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PA/26/01804/NC
    Replacement of 6 casement windows (single and double glazed) with new timber casements and slim double glazing; refurbishment of 4 traditional sash windows, including new sashes and slim double glazing.
    Pending
  • PA/26/01796/NC
    Erection of a single-storey side return infill extension with glazed roof and a first-floor rear extension to the existing outrigger, together with alterations to the rear openings, installation of x2 rooflights and x1 slimline double glazed white painted timber sash window
    Pending
  • PA/26/01664/NC
    Proposed Mansard roof extension with two front and two rear dormer windows.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership28.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining85 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2005-04-26
  • 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£45,183
Population Density26,522 /km²
Owner Occupied21%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 74%65+ 9%
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Schools Nearby

  • Chisenhale Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Olga Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • Mulberry UTC
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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