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1-5 Cumberland Road, London, E13

Land size
0.06 acres

Key Features

  • Planning Permission for three, 3-bed houses
  • Sought after residential location
  • Prime High Street in walking distance of the site
  • 0.5 miles from Plaistow Underground Station
  • Vacant possession upon completion
  • London's Olympic Park nearby
  • Westfield Stratford City centre nearby
  • History, shopping and exercise facilities all near

Description

The development site on offer is a mere 0.5 miles from Plaistow Underground Station (Zone 3), offering underground links via the District and Hammersmith & City lines into the city.

Currently, the site is operating as an MOT garage but will have vacant possession upon completion.

The site benefits from having planning permission for three 3-bedroom dwellings, please find more details on the Newham Council website using planning reference number: 21/01806/FUL

Location
Plaistow, located in the vibrant East London borough of Newham, is a neighbourhood with a rich history and a contemporary edge. Known for its diverse population and welcoming community spirit, Plaistow is an ideal destination for those seeking an authentic East London experience.

With its bustling high street, vibrant markets, and variety of restaurants, cafes and independent shops, Plaistow is a fantastic place to live. For those looking to work up a sweat, the state-of-the-art sports facilities at Newham Leisure Centre offer everything from swimming and gym classes to basketball and indoor football.

But Plaistow is more than just a great place to eat and exercise. The neighbourhood is steeped in history, with landmarks like St. Mary's Church and Plaistow Park offering a glimpse into the area's past. And with its close proximity to London's world-famous Olympic Park and Westfield Stratford City shopping centre, Plaistow is also the perfect base from which to explore all that this dynamic city has to offer.

Viewings
By appointment with Stirling Ackroyd

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-06-25

Price history

DateChangePrice
21 Sep 2026Reduced 12.5% (−£100,000)£699,000
Until 21 Sep 2026Asking price£799,000

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Kaizen Primary School257 metresOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    419
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ravenscroft Primary School433 metresOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    479
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Helen's Catholic Primary School626 metresOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    497
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Grange Primary School658 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Community school
  • Tollgate Primary School713 metresOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    426
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Cumberland Community School650 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,308
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Rokeby School905 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    473
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys
  • Lister Community School997 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,470
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Brampton Manor Academy0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    2,987
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Eastlea Community School0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    593
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Iceland 480-482 Barking Road Plaistow, London31 metres
Iceland 359 Barking Road Plaistow, London295 metres
Tesco Green Gate Barking Rd Express, London384 metres

GP surgery

Greengate Medical Centre221 metres

Pharmacy

Newmans Pharmacy269 metres

Hospital

Newham General Hospital597 metres

Green space

Public Park Or Garden244 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

West Ham Rail Station1 mile

Nearest bus stop

Plaistow Police Station81 metres

Typical drive times

Chigwell20 min · 9.8 miles
Loughton22 min · 13 miles
London (city)27 min · 8.1 miles
City of London (city)20 min · 5.6 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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