Sold STC House

3 COWPER AVENUE

LONDON, GREATER LONDON E6 1BJ

3 beds 1,432 sq ft Listed 14 Jul 2006 (-7323d)

£299,995

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# 3 bedroom house for sale (E6 1BJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 COWPER AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON E6 1BJ |
| Price | £299,995 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 133 m² |
| Last sold | £415,000 Feb 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 30/01/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,328/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,600

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8600-0397-0222-4479-3953)

## Description

The Accommodation Comprises:

ENTRANCE:   -  Via own front door leading onto hallway. Laminated flooring as laid.

THROUGH LOUNGE:   - 25'3 x 11'6 narrowing into 8'1

Double glazed bay window to front aspect. Radiators. Laminated flooring as laid. Georgian door leading to dining room:

DINING ROOM:   - 15'9 x 14'8

Radiator. Spot lights to ceiling. Sky lights. Laminated flooring as laid.

KITCHEN:   - 14'3 x 11'2

Double glazed windows to rear aspect. Range of walls and base units. Integrated oven, hob and extractor fan. Spot lights to ceiling. Splash back tiling. Boiler to side (untested). Ceramic tiling as laid. Double glazed door to rear.

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM:   -  Shower cubicle to side. Hand washbasin. Low-level w.c. Extractor fan. Fully tiled walls. Ceramic flooring as laid.

LANDING:   -  Access to loft. Storage cupboard to side.

CELLAR   -

FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM:   -  Double glazed window to side aspect. Corner bath suite. Hand washbasin. Low-level w.c. Marble tile flooring.

BEDROOM ONE:   - 15'1 x 11'0

Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM TWO:   - 10'11 x 9'0

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator. Laminated flooring as laid.

BEDROOM THREE:   - 11'2 x 9'6

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator. Spot lights to ceiling. Carpet as laid.

LOFT ROOM:   -  Sky lights to ceiling. Radiator. Spot lights to ceiling. Carpet as laid.

REAR GARDEN:   - 55 ft

Paved garden. Shed to rear.

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 COWPER AVENUE, LONDON, NEWHAM, GREATER LONDON, E6 1BJ | £415,000 | 26/02/2021 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 115 MILTON AVENUE, LONDON, NEWHAM, GREATER LONDON, E6 1BN | £28,000 | 07/04/2022 | Other |
| 169 PLASHET GROVE, LONDON, NEWHAM, GREATER LONDON, E6 1BX | £600,000 | 01/03/2022 | Other |

**Area average:** £314,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £544,000 (5 Other, E6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -44.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,735/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,928/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,121/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Outer East London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,670/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £241,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £192,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,256/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 14.9%
- **10y growth:** 3147.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Newham; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** -2.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 12%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

133 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£415,000 Feb 2021

Price per m²

£2,256/m²

Local average

£544,000 (-44.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (6,739 of 33,755)

Street crime

1261 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Mid Terraced House
Three Bedrooms + Loft room
Through Lounge
Dining Room
Ground Floor Shower room
Cellar
First Floor Bathroom suite
Gas Central Heating (untested)
Double Glazed Windows
55 ft Rear garden

Description

The Accommodation Comprises:

ENTRANCE: - Via own front door leading onto hallway. Laminated flooring as laid.

THROUGH LOUNGE: - 25'3 x 11'6 narrowing into 8'1
Double glazed bay window to front aspect. Radiators. Laminated flooring as laid. Georgian door leading to dining room:

DINING ROOM: - 15'9 x 14'8
Radiator. Spot lights to ceiling. Sky lights. Laminated flooring as laid.

KITCHEN: - 14'3 x 11'2
Double glazed windows to rear aspect. Range of walls and base units. Integrated oven, hob and extractor fan. Spot lights to ceiling. Splash back tiling. Boiler to side (untested). Ceramic tiling as laid. Double glazed door to rear.

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM: - Shower cubicle to side. Hand washbasin. Low-level w.c. Extractor fan. Fully tiled walls. Ceramic flooring as laid.

LANDING: - Access to loft. Storage cupboard to side.

CELLAR -

FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM: - Double glazed window to side aspect. Corner bath suite. Hand washbasin. Low-level w.c. Marble tile flooring.

BEDROOM ONE: - 15'1 x 11'0
Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM TWO: - 10'11 x 9'0
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator. Laminated flooring as laid.

BEDROOM THREE: - 11'2 x 9'6
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator. Spot lights to ceiling. Carpet as laid.

LOFT ROOM: - Sky lights to ceiling. Radiator. Spot lights to ceiling. Carpet as laid.

REAR GARDEN: - 55 ft
Paved garden. Shed to rear.

Listed by

East Ham

Oakville Real Estate

Reference: 4751388

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 31/01/2025

Expiry date: 30/01/2035

Current heating cost: £1,328/year

Potential heating cost: £960/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,600

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	26/02/2021 (5 years ago)	£415,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
115 MILTON AVENUE, LONDON, NEWHAM, GREATER LONDON, E6 1BN	£28,000	07/04/2022	Other
169 PLASHET GROVE, LONDON, NEWHAM, GREATER LONDON, E6 1BX	£600,000	01/03/2022	Other

Area average: £314,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 14.9%

10y growth 3147.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newham. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -3.2%

5y (index) -2.7%

10y (index) 12%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Newham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,735/mo

Realistic £1,928/mo

Optimistic £2,121/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Outer East London: £1,670/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Shrewsbury Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Plashet School	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Shop	Star Carpet & Flooring	0.2 miles
Train station	East Ham	0.2 miles
Train station	Upton Park	0.6 miles
Hospital	Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2	1.2 miles
Hospital	Rainbow Ward	1.2 miles
University	Arden University Stratford Campus	2.5 miles
University	Escape Studios	3.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	320
Violence and sexual offences	318
Vehicle crime	132
Other theft	110
Theft from the person	102
Robbery	55
Shoplifting	55
Public order	47
Burglary	41
Drugs	40
Other crime	16
Bicycle theft	13
Criminal damage and arson	7
Possession of weapons	5
Total incidents	1261

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Plashet School	Secondary	0.1 miles	Good — 7 Mar 2023
Grangewood Independent School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Lathom Junior School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 25 Apr 2017
William Davies Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 18 Apr 2012
Madaniyah Foundation	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 16 Jul 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.64%

Max investor price (0.8%) £241,000

Target investor price (1%) £192,800

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).