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FLAT 2

20 LONDON LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON E8 3FU

2 beds 2 baths 549 sq ft Listed 19 Jun 2018 (-2954d)

£665,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (E8 3FU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 2, 20 LONDON LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON E8 3FU |
| Price | £665,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Floor area | 51 m² |
| Last sold | £197,600 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 19/03/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £170/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0462-3810-7177-9921-0355)

## Description

Southern Space are delighted to offer this fantastic fourth floor 2 bedroom apartment set in the heart of Hackney.

With 775 sq/ft of living space, large windows and fourth floor views, fully fitted kitchen and a separate living area, en-suite to master bedroom and high-end interiors this apartment is an ideal home with outstanding transport connections to the city.

London Lane offers a contemporary collection of apartments, from one bedroom flats to four bedroom duplexes. Each home has been beautifully crafted and features high-end interior specifications designed to compliment open-plan, light filled spaces.

These spacious apartments all include sleek, streamlined kitchens, with fully integrated SMEG appliances. Contemporary tiled bathroom suites are bright and airy and all homes are finished with top quality laminate flooring throughout.

There is a real variety in internal layouts at London Lane to cater for all tastes. Some apartments feature open-plan living and dining, others offer separate kitchens. There are ample storage solutions throughout and additional shower rooms alongside master bedrooms.

London Lane is the perfect base from which to enjoy the very best of east London living whilst benefitting from just a 10 minute commute to the City.

With London Fields Overground station on your doorstep you are brilliantly connected to central London and beyond for both work and play. Professionals working in the City can be in Liverpool Street in just 10 minutes, while the tech hub of Old Street can be reached in under 25.

FEATURES

Terrace

Modern kitchen fitted with ceramic hob and extractor hood

Zanussi washer dryer, dishwasher and free standing fridge freezer

Tiled bathroom

Neutral carpet to bedrooms, living room and hallways

Full central heating

TV points and an entry phone system

Sky + and Hotbird provision

Access to the communal garden

These beautiful new homes will be ready to move into Autumn 2018.

**About Southern Space**

When you buy a home, you want everything to be perfect. From the soft-close drawers in your kitchen to the heated towel rail in your bathroom, it's great to know every detail has been properly thought through.

At Southern Space you're dealing with a company that has a long established reputation for quality. You can depend on our craftsmanship and commitment. The homes we build are desirable, stylish, practical, durable and eco-friendly. And, as a non-profit organisation, we reinvest all our money to benefit customers and stakeholders. People like you.

Images shown are for illustrative purposed only and intended as a guide only.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/73946612/1018643) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 FLAT 2 LONDON LANE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FU | £197,600 | 23/01/2026 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 19 MENTMORE TERRACE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3PN | £1,237,500 | 20/06/2025 | Flat |
| 66 MARTELLO STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QP | £220,650 | 21/05/2025 | Flat |
| STABLES LODGE, 221 FLAT 1 MARE STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QJ | £360,000 | 12/03/2025 | Flat |
| ARTHAUS APARTMENTS, 205 FLAT 9 RICHMOND ROAD, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FF | £480,000 | 21/02/2025 | Flat |
| 15 HACON SQUARE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QR | £515,000 | 15/12/2023 | Flat |
| VANGUARD HOUSE, 70 FLAT 30 MARTELLO STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QQ | £425,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat |
| ARTHAUS APARTMENTS, 205 FLAT 11 RICHMOND ROAD, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FF | £540,000 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| 20C MARTELLO STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3PE | £750,000 | 13/10/2023 | Flat |
| 39 FLAT 2 GRANSDEN AVENUE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QA | £550,000 | 17/08/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 32 FLAT 15 LONDON LANE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FU | £537,500 | 14/07/2023 | Flat |
| 31 FLAT 14 GRANSDEN AVENUE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QA | £865,000 | 06/07/2023 | Flat |
| PITCAIRN HOUSE FLAT 47 ST THOMAS'S SQUARE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E9 6PT | £420,000 | 27/06/2023 | Flat |
| 191B MARE STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QE | £597,500 | 07/06/2023 | Flat |
| ARTHAUS APARTMENTS, 205 FLAT 16 RICHMOND ROAD, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FF | £475,000 | 23/03/2023 | Flat |
| 5 UNIT 3 MENTMORE TERRACE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3PN | £350,000 | 14/02/2023 | Flat |
| 50 FLAT 6 HACON SQUARE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QY | £252,500 | 12/12/2022 | Flat |
| 5 FLAT 2 MENTMORE TERRACE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3PN | £1,025,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat |
| 18 FLAT 2 MARTELLO STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3PE | £1,050,000 | 07/12/2022 | Flat |
| CYNTRA PLACE, 201 UNIT 2 MARE STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QE | £670,000 | 28/11/2022 | Flat |
| VANGUARD HOUSE, 70 FLAT 57 MARTELLO STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QQ | £525,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| 50 FLAT 12 HACON SQUARE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QY | £635,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 32 FLAT 12 LONDON LANE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FU | £700,000 | 06/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] LONDON LANE COURT 8 LONDON LANE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FU | £990,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £742,500 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £597,158 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £561,936 (70 Flat, E8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +18.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £2,360/mo
- **Realistic:** £2,622/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,884/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,745/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Tudor House, E9 | £2,300/mo | 2 | 0.2 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Greenwood Road, E8 | £2,300/mo | 2 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,300/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £287,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £230,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 24.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-574/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.6%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £13,039/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.5%
- **10y growth:** 20.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Hackney; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 4.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 8.2%

## 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

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

51 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£197,600 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£13,039/m²

Local average

£561,936 (+18.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,831 of 33,755)

Street crime

1738 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Modern kitchen fitted with ceramic hob and extractor hood
Zanussi washer dryer, dishwasher and free standing fridge freezer
Tiled bathroom
Neutral carpet to bedrooms, living room and hallways
TV points and an entry phone system
Access to the communal garden
Central Heating
Double Glazing
Terrace

Description

Southern Space are delighted to offer this fantastic fourth floor 2 bedroom apartment set in the heart of Hackney.

With 775 sq/ft of living space, large windows and fourth floor views, fully fitted kitchen and a separate living area, en-suite to master bedroom and high-end interiors this apartment is an ideal home with outstanding transport connections to the city.

London Lane offers a contemporary collection of apartments, from one bedroom flats to four bedroom duplexes. Each home has been beautifully crafted and features high-end interior specifications designed to compliment open-plan, light filled spaces.

These spacious apartments all include sleek, streamlined kitchens, with fully integrated SMEG appliances. Contemporary tiled bathroom suites are bright and airy and all homes are finished with top quality laminate flooring throughout.

There is a real variety in internal layouts at London Lane to cater for all tastes. Some apartments feature open-plan living and dining, others offer separate kitchens. There are ample storage solutions throughout and additional shower rooms alongside master bedrooms.

London Lane is the perfect base from which to enjoy the very best of east London living whilst benefitting from just a 10 minute commute to the City.

With London Fields Overground station on your doorstep you are brilliantly connected to central London and beyond for both work and play. Professionals working in the City can be in Liverpool Street in just 10 minutes, while the tech hub of Old Street can be reached in under 25.

FEATURES
Terrace
Modern kitchen fitted with ceramic hob and extractor hood
Zanussi washer dryer, dishwasher and free standing fridge freezer
Tiled bathroom
Neutral carpet to bedrooms, living room and hallways
Full central heating
TV points and an entry phone system
Sky + and Hotbird provision
Access to the communal garden

These beautiful new homes will be ready to move into Autumn 2018.

About Southern Space
When you buy a home, you want everything to be perfect. From the soft-close drawers in your kitchen to the heated towel rail in your bathroom, it's great to know every detail has been properly thought through.

At Southern Space you're dealing with a company that has a long established reputation for quality. You can depend on our craftsmanship and commitment. The homes we build are desirable, stylish, practical, durable and eco-friendly. And, as a non-profit organisation, we reinvest all our money to benefit customers and stakeholders. People like you.

Images shown are for illustrative purposed only and intended as a guide only.

Listed by

Southern Housing (RES)

Southern Housing Group (RES)

Reference: 73946612

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 20/03/2019

Expiry date: 19/03/2029

Current heating cost: £170/year

Potential heating cost: £170/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/01/2026 (5 months ago)	£197,600	—

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
19 MENTMORE TERRACE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3PN	£1,237,500	20/06/2025	Flat
66 MARTELLO STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QP	£220,650	21/05/2025	Flat
STABLES LODGE, 221 FLAT 1 MARE STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QJ	£360,000	12/03/2025	Flat
ARTHAUS APARTMENTS, 205 FLAT 9 RICHMOND ROAD, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FF	£480,000	21/02/2025	Flat
15 HACON SQUARE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QR	£515,000	15/12/2023	Flat
VANGUARD HOUSE, 70 FLAT 30 MARTELLO STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QQ	£425,000	08/12/2023	Flat
ARTHAUS APARTMENTS, 205 FLAT 11 RICHMOND ROAD, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FF	£540,000	19/10/2023	Flat
20C MARTELLO STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3PE	£750,000	13/10/2023	Flat
39 FLAT 2 GRANSDEN AVENUE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QA	£550,000	17/08/2023	Flat
Same street 32 FLAT 15 LONDON LANE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FU	£537,500	14/07/2023	Flat
31 FLAT 14 GRANSDEN AVENUE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QA	£865,000	06/07/2023	Flat
PITCAIRN HOUSE FLAT 47 ST THOMAS'S SQUARE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E9 6PT	£420,000	27/06/2023	Flat
191B MARE STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QE	£597,500	07/06/2023	Flat
ARTHAUS APARTMENTS, 205 FLAT 16 RICHMOND ROAD, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FF	£475,000	23/03/2023	Flat
5 UNIT 3 MENTMORE TERRACE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3PN	£350,000	14/02/2023	Flat
50 FLAT 6 HACON SQUARE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QY	£252,500	12/12/2022	Flat
5 FLAT 2 MENTMORE TERRACE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3PN	£1,025,000	09/12/2022	Flat
18 FLAT 2 MARTELLO STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3PE	£1,050,000	07/12/2022	Flat
CYNTRA PLACE, 201 UNIT 2 MARE STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QE	£670,000	28/11/2022	Flat
VANGUARD HOUSE, 70 FLAT 57 MARTELLO STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QQ	£525,000	25/11/2022	Flat
50 FLAT 12 HACON SQUARE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3QY	£635,000	18/11/2022	Flat
Same street 32 FLAT 12 LONDON LANE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FU	£700,000	06/09/2022	Flat
Same street LONDON LANE COURT 8 LONDON LANE, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, E8 3FU	£990,000	15/07/2022	Terraced

Street average: £742,500 (3 sales)

Area average: £597,158 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.5%

10y growth 20.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Hackney. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.6%

5y (index) 4.4%

10y (index) 8.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £2,360/mo

Realistic £2,622/mo

Optimistic £2,884/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Hackney.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Inner East London: £1,745/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View E8 3FU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	The Fine Cider Company	0.1 miles
Shop	E5 Bakehouse	0.1 miles
Train station	London Fields	0.1 miles
Bus stop	St Thomas's Square	0.1 miles
Train station	Hackney Central	0.4 miles
Hospital	Moorfields at Hoxton	1.5 miles
University	University of Wales Trinity Saint David London	1.7 miles
University	Northumbria University London Campus	1.9 miles
Hospital	Medlabs Diagnostics	2.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	427
Anti-social behaviour	383
Shoplifting	188
Theft from the person	147
Other theft	118
Public order	112
Vehicle crime	85
Drugs	68
Bicycle theft	65
Burglary	65
Robbery	58
Possession of weapons	10
Other crime	7
Criminal damage and arson	5
Total incidents	1738

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
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 25 Jan 2024
Gayhurst Community School	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 1 May 2023
St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 26 Jan 2023
Orchard Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 31 Jan 2022
London Fields Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 11 Feb 2015

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Tudor House, E9	£2,300/mo	2	0.2 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Greenwood Road, E8	£2,300/mo	2	0.35 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,300/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.35%

Max investor price (0.8%) £287,500

Target investor price (1%) £230,000

Gross yield 4.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 24.1×

Monthly cashflow £-574/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -3.6%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).