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Upton Lane, LONDON, London, E7

London

£525,000Guide Price

Listed on 11/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Terraced
Area
1282 sqft

Description

This chain-free five-bedroom period house on Upton Lane offers two reception rooms and two bathrooms, with accommodation described as generous throughout. The listing identifies modernisation as required, giving a buyer scope to update the property while retaining its period character. Local amenities, schools and transport links are within reach, with connections towards Stratford, the City and Canary Wharf. Offered at auction using the Modern Method, the sale involves a reservation agreement, a non-refundable reservation fee and a stated 56-day completion period after the draft contract is received. A buyer information pack is available, and buyers should review its terms and carry out their own due diligence.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

60out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £525,000, this five-bedroom period terrace is priced at £410/sq ft against a local average of £537/sq ft, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The distinctive brick frontage and decorative detailing give the house character, while the listing describes generous accommodation and scope to modernise and personalise it as a family home.

The supplied photos show only the exterior, so the interior work scope cannot be judged from them. The front approach and railings look weathered and could be tidied; the property is being sold by the Modern Method of Auction, and bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a asking price well below the local average on a £/sq ft basis.
  • Modernise and personalise the generous five-bedroom period home while retaining its brick frontage and decorative character.
  • Clear and maintain the visible front approach to improve the entrance presentation.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Upton Lane, LONDON, London, E7
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Plaistow Underground Station

    0.5 miles

    Underground · Plaistow

  • Upton Park Underground Station

    0.6 miles

    Underground · Upton Park

  • Forest Gate Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Forest Gate

  • Maryland Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Stratford

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,983
Based on a loan of £393,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

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