2 bed flat for sale Gainsborough Studios South, Poole Street, Hackney, London, N1
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
A bright and well-maintained South facing two-bedroom, one bathroom apartment across from the Shoreditch Park - the view of which is framed perfectly by the apartment’s South facing curved windows. A subtle yet striking reminder of what once was a pioneering British film studio, often called "London’s Hollywood". Originally a power station, it was converted to film production by Michael Balcon, becoming famous for 1920s silent films, 1930s comedies, and iconic 1940s melodramas.
Key features
- South facing
- Concierge
- Park view
- 830 sq. ft.
Floorplan
Price guide
£783 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in N1 (£682–£1,366, 10th–90th percentile, 1,641 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,641 homes sold in N1 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in N1 →
Location
Gainsborough Studios South, Poole Street, Hackney, London, N1, N1 5EE
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,060/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Hackney's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £585,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £130,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in N1 5EE. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2, Gainsborough Studios South, 1, Poole Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2026 | 570 sq ft £798/sq ft | 570 sq ft | £798 | £455,000 |
| Flat 28, Gainsborough Studios South, 1, Poole Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2025 | 775 sq ft £752/sq ft | 775 sq ft | £752 | £583,000 |
| Flat 81, Gainsborough Studios South, 1, Poole Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2025 | 764 sq ft £775/sq ft | 764 sq ft | £775 | £592,500 |
| Flat 34, Gainsborough Studios South, 1, Poole Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Mar 2025 | — | — | — | £595,000 |
| Flat 38, Gainsborough Studios South, 1, Poole Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Mar 2025 | 678 sq ft £922/sq ft | 678 sq ft | £922 | £625,000 |
| Flat 78, Gainsborough Studios South, 1, Poole Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Dec 2024 | 807 sq ft £799/sq ft | 807 sq ft | £799 | £645,000 |
| Flat 45, Gainsborough Studios South, 1, Poole Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Dec 2024 | — | — | — | £618,000 |
| Flat 86, South Gainsborough Studios, 1, Poole Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Dec 2024 | 753 sq ft £650/sq ft | 753 sq ft | £650 | £490,000 |
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