About
Loft-style live/work apartments on Kingsland Road between Dalston and Haggerston, rented directly by Grainger. The scheme spans two neighbouring blocks — Ability Plaza (E8) and the smaller Ability View (E2) — with open-plan layouts, high ceilings and generous natural light, a short walk from Haggerston Overground and the bars and independents of Dalston.
Advertised rents vs local market
Advertised “from” prices collected monthly from this scheme's own site, beside the local-authority average for the same number of bedrooms.
| Home type | Advertised from | vs last month | Hackney avg | vs area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | £1,972 | — | ||
| 2-bed | £2,453 | — | ||
| 3-bed | £2,804 | — | ||
| 4+ bed | £3,630 | — |
Key Statistics
Amenities
gym, onsite team, parcel storage, pet friendly
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