Watney Street - E1 2QU
Key Postcode Insights
E1 2QU is a residential postcode situated on Watney Street, London, E1 with 52 addresses.
It ranks as the 1456th largest and 116th most expensive of the 1,717 postcodes in the E1 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 52 properties: 51 flats and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £311,256
- 10 Year change
- down 14.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,353pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 34.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £514/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 9.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
E1 2QU is a residential postcode situated on Watney Street, London, E1 with 52 addresses.
It ranks as the 1456th largest and 116th most expensive of the 1,717 postcodes in the E1 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 52 properties: 51 flats and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £311,256
- 10 Year change
- down 14.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,353pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 34.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £514/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 9.1%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in E1 2QU sold for £270,000 on 4th March 2026. Since then prices are down an average of 0.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £311,256.
The E1 2QU Sales Market has decreased by 14.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.8% | £311,256 |
| June 2025 | -1.3% | £320,381 |
| June 2024 | -0.5% | £324,662 |
| June 2023 | -2.2% | £326,232 |
| June 2022 | 2.7% | £333,424 |
| June 2021 | -4% | £324,716 |
| June 2020 | 1.3% | £338,190 |
| June 2019 | -3.2% | £333,926 |
| June 2018 | -4.3% | £345,120 |
| June 2017 | -0.5% | £360,798 |
| June 2016 | 8.4% | £362,540 |
| June 2015 | 9.5% | £334,540 |
| June 2014 | 27.2% | £305,440 |
| June 2013 | 5.2% | £240,150 |
| June 2012 | 6.8% | £228,342 |
| June 2011 | 1.6% | £213,796 |
| June 2010 | 6.9% | £210,440 |
| June 2009 | -9.6% | £196,891 |
| June 2008 | 7% | £217,874 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £203,622 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,353.
The E1 2QU Rental Market has increased by 34.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.2% | £2,353pcm |
| June 2025 | 1.4% | £2,258pcm |
| June 2024 | 4% | £2,227pcm |
| June 2023 | 13.3% | £2,142pcm |
| June 2022 | 21.8% | £1,891pcm |
| June 2021 | -10.6% | £1,553pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.1% | £1,737pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.2% | £1,738pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.1% | £1,685pcm |
| June 2017 | -2.7% | £1,703pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.5% | £1,751pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.1% | £1,708pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.1% | £1,641pcm |
| June 2013 | -3.2% | £1,561pcm |
| June 2012 | 7% | £1,612pcm |
| June 2011 | 9% | £1,507pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.2% | £1,382pcm |
| June 2009 | -11.4% | £1,326pcm |
| June 2008 | 11.4% | £1,497pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,344pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 4th March 2026 for £270,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.3%.
E1 2QU has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2026£270,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 25, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QUFlat 25, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QU
- Sold Jul 2025£355,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 48, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QUFlat 48, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QU
- Sold Oct 2023£380,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 27, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QUFlat 27, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QU
Lettings History
on E1 2QU
Lettings History
The last let was on June 2023 and since then the market in the area has increased by 9.9%.
- Let agreed Jun 2023£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatFlat 30, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QUFlat 30, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QU
- Let agreed Apr 2022£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatFlat 30, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QUFlat 30, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QU
- Let Jul 2021£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatFlat 30, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QUFlat 30, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QU
Nearby Postcodes
E1 2QU is the 1456th largest and the 116th most expensive postcode out of the 1,717 postcodes in the E1 area.
- E1 2NT, Burwell Close, London, E1E1 2NT4 Addresses|33 m away
- E1 2ND, Bigland Street, London, E1E1 2ND19 Addresses|35 m away
- E1 2PU, Tarling Street, London, E1E1 2PU9 Addresses|54 m away
- E1 2PN, Spencer Way, London, E1E1 2PN62 Addresses|55 m away
- E1 2NP, Morris Street, London, E1E1 2NP20 Addresses|72 m away
Property Types
- 51 modern flats built after 1980
- 1 other address of unknown type
- modern flat (51)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 33 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (23)
- F (0)
- C (10)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (19)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2016£450,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 26, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QUFlat 26, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QU
- Sold Aug 2021£425,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 7, 89, Watney Street, London, E1 2QEFlat 7, 89, Watney Street, London, E1 2QE
- Sold Aug 2016£405,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 20, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QUFlat 20, Hannah Building 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QU
Schools Nearby
- Bigland Green Primary School200 m away
- St Mary and St Michael Primary School300 m away
- Blue Gate Fields Junior School300 m away
- Mulberry School for Girls200 m away
- Wapping High School300 m away
- Bishop Challoner Catholic School400 m away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to E1 2QU is Shadwell station, which is 200 metres away.
- Shadwell|200 m away
- Whitechapel|700 m away
