161 Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LF is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £204,700 , which equates to approximately £405 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Nov 2015 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £44,700, representing a 27.9% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £204,700 is:

  • 17.9% lower than the average property price on Cowbridge Lane
  • 12.7% lower than the average in the IG11 8LF postcode area
  • and 53.9% lower than the average price for Barking as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 May 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£204,700
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£405
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

161 Cowbridge Lane, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London, IG11 8LF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 2026.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Oct 2015. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from warm air, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to IG11 8LF

13 th / 17
Price Rank
13% lower than average
11 th / 15
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
5 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£204,700
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
6 Nov 2015
£160,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
High flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
High

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has high surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth Low
  • 0.3m depth Low
  • 0.6m depth Low
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Low
  • 0.3m depth Low
  • 0.6m depth Low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2016
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 9 May 2016
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2008
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £132,500
sale date: 7 Mar 2008
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £105,500
sale date: 2 Dec 2004

Data Sources

The property at 161 Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LF appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 20 May 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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