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South Esk Road, London, E7

London

£500,000

Listed on 29/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1437 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom terraced house has a ground-floor living room, a separate dining area and a kitchen with an adjoining utility room and shower room. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The listing also describes a large basement, offering additional space for storage or other uses, subject to its condition and suitability. The property is presented as requiring modernisation. Its existing layout and additional basement space provide scope for refurbishment, while the rear garden includes a paved seating area and a timber shed. The listing notes that local amenities, schools and transport links are within reach. The stated floor area is 1,437 sq ft.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £500,000, this three-bedroom terrace is priced at £348 per sq ft, around 35% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to acquire and add value. The interiors are dated but appear generally usable, making this a light, cosmetic project rather than a major overhaul; the older kitchen and timber panelling offer clear scope to put your own stamp on the home.

The large basement is a notable extra canvas, though its condition and suitability for alternative uses are not established by the photos. The enclosed rear garden is already usable, and the exterior views show no obvious major failure. Overall, the combination of a low price against the local benchmark, spacious accommodation and manageable modernisation scope supports the strong opportunity rating.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes and kitchen to create a more contemporary home without taking on a full-gut project.
  • Explore how the large basement could best serve the household; its condition and suitability for alternative uses need checking.
  • Build on the usable enclosed garden with modest improvements to its paved seating, lawn and planted borders.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

South Esk Road, London, E7
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Upton Park Underground Station

    0.5 miles

    Underground · Upton Park

  • Forest Gate Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Forest Gate

  • Woodgrange Park Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Manor Park

  • Wanstead Park Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Forest Gate

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,889
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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