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£150,000 below fair value

E3 2UH

Lexington Building, Bow Quarter, London, E3

2 Beds
2 Baths
77 m² Floor area
Type Flat
Listed 15 May 2026
Asking price £450,000
Price per m² £6,169 / m²

Located on the fourth floor of the iconic Bryant & May matchstick factory in Bow, this beautifully presented duplex apartment offers a unique blend of industrial heritage and modern living. The accommodation is finished to a high standard throughout and comprises two generous double bedrooms and two contemporary bathrooms, including an en-suite. At the heart of the home is a striking open-plan reception room, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining, featuring tall south-facing factory windows that flood the space with natural light. The soaring double-height ceilings further enhance the sense of space, adding to the apartment’s distinctive character and charm. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly special home in one of East London’s most historic and sought-after developments.

The grounds are very well maintained and include a 24 hour concierge for both convenience and security, beautiful communal areas, a large roof terrace seating area and access to wi-fi connection, residents 15m heated swimming pool with jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gymnasium with access to classes including yoga, local convenience store and on-site postal service.

Bow Quarter is located on Fairfield Road and is a gated community with a wealth of impressive architecture and history. The location is convenient with Bow Church DLR station being located just 0.2 miles from the property and providing access to many locations in East London, including both Stratford and Canary Wharf. Then 0.4 Miles from the property is Bow Road Underground Station, including access to the District Line and Hammersmith and City Line, this can provide access into Central London within 10 - 15 minutes, including Liverpool Street Station. Hackney Wick Overground Station is located just 1 mile from the property and can also provide access to Highbury and Islington, Hackney, Camden and Kew Gardens with ease.

Bow is also popular due to its ease of access to many green open spaces, Grove Hall Park is under a 5 minute walk from the property, whilst others looking for larger green spaces will enjoy Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park just a 10-15 minute walk from the property and Victoria Park being around a 15 minute walk. From Victoria Park you can follow the Prince Regent Canal to both Broadway Market (very popular spot on a Sunday) or Columbia Road Flower Market. Many amenities are located nearby, with Bow Road shopping parade including a few convenience stores and petrol station. Access to Stratford is around a 20 minutes walk with all the facilities of Westfield Shopping Centre, however, it can also be accessed via the DLR and this will take 5-10 minutes.

The history of Bow Quarter and it's architectural importance all adds to the strong sense of community. Originally a Bryant and May factory constructed in 1861, once being the biggest factory in London. It was the site of the Match Girls Strike in the 1880’s this in turn formed the Union of Women Matchmakers, later renamed the Matchmakers Union. As a site of Historical importance English Heritage named the site with a blue plaque in 2022, this can be seen on the front of the building near the concierge office.

The site was one of East London's first urban renewal projects and the factory building is still an integral part of the development.


EPC Rating: D

How the asking price has moved

May 2026
£475,000
Listed at original asking price
Jul 2026
£450,000
Current asking price

What similar homes actually sold for

Nearby Land Registry transactions — the data behind our fair price estimate.

Address Sold price Date Type
Flat 1, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £555,000 Mar 2026 Flat
Flat 406, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £340,000 May 2024 Flat
Flat 3, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £370,000 Apr 2024 Flat
Flat 305, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £425,000 Oct 2023 Flat
Flat 401, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £450,000 Oct 2023 Flat
Flat 106, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £585,000 Aug 2023 Flat
Flat 505, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £450,000 Apr 2022 Flat
Flat 201, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £570,000 Nov 2021 Flat
Flat 101, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £538,000 Jun 2021 Flat
Flat 104, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £390,000 Jun 2020 Flat
Flat 103, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £393,000 Feb 2020 Flat
Flat 1, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £500,000 Feb 2020 Flat
Flat 504, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £360,000 Dec 2019 Flat
Flat 4, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £360,000 Oct 2019 Flat
Flat 505, LEXINGTON BUILDING, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2UH £495,000 Sep 2019 Flat
Source: HM Land Registry · E3 2UH · Sorted by date

Lexington Building, Bow Quarter, London, E3

Our fair price estimate
£600,000
Nearby sold prices per m² × UK HPI × 77 m² floor area (EPC-declared)
Asking price £450,000
Fair price £600,000
Difference ↓ £150,000 under
Price per m² £6,169 / m²
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About this valuation

Fair price calculated from HM Land Registry sold prices in the same postcode area, adjusted by the UK House Price Index, and multiplied by the EPC-declared floor area of 77 m². Updated daily.