2 bed flat for sale 59 Essex Street, London
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
A bright and well-proportioned 2 bedroom flat offering generous living space, a separate fitted kitchen, 2 good-sized double bedrooms and a modern bathroom, set within a well-maintained purpose-built block. Essex Street is conveniently located for the shops, cafés and amenities of Forest Gate, while Forest Gate Station (Elizabeth line) and Wanstead Park Station are within easy reach. The wide open spaces of Wanstead Flats are also close by.
- Property type
- Flat
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Floor area
- 568 sq ft
- Tenure
- leasehold
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £1,944/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Newham's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
- Postcode
- E7 0HL
Key features
- Spacious 2 bedroom purpose-built flat
- Bright reception room with ample room to relax
- Separate fitted kitchen with good storage
- Two well-proportioned double bedrooms
- Modern family bathroom
- Neutral décor throughout
- On-street parking available
- Excellent access to Forest Gate Station and local amenities
Floorplan
Price guide
£616 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in E7 (£382–£776, 10th–90th percentile, 459 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 459 homes sold in E7 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in E7 →
Location
59 Essex Street, London, E7 0HL
Sold prices in E7 0HL
HM Land Registry sales in E7 0HL. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51, Essex Street Terraced | Terraced | Mar 2025 | 1,044 sq ft £730/sq ft | 1,044 sq ft | £730 | £762,500 |
| 15, Essex Street Terraced | Terraced | Mar 2025 | 1,066 sq ft £635/sq ft | 1,066 sq ft | £635 | £676,700 |
| Flat 4, Leverstone Court, 8, Essex Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Apr 2023 | 829 sq ft £430/sq ft | 829 sq ft | £430 | £356,000 |
| 55, Essex Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Mar 2022 | 527 sq ft £512/sq ft | 527 sq ft | £512 | £270,000 |
| 15, Essex Street Terraced | Terraced | Sept 2019 | 1,066 sq ft £507/sq ft | 1,066 sq ft | £507 | £540,000 |
| 19, Essex Street Terraced | Terraced | Apr 2019 | 829 sq ft £784/sq ft | 829 sq ft | £784 | £650,000 |
| 17, Essex Street Terraced | Terraced | Nov 2018 | 1,012 sq ft £573/sq ft | 1,012 sq ft | £573 | £580,000 |
| 2, 8, Essex Street Terraced | Terraced | Apr 2016 | 710 sq ft £643/sq ft | 710 sq ft | £643 | £457,000 |
Area insights
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