Shoreditch, Dalston, Walthamstow and Leyton are all high-rental-density areas with a mix of Victorian properties and modern conversions. Here's what landlords and homeowners need to know about EICR testing.

Hackney and Waltham Forest are two of East London's most popular boroughs for renters and young professionals. Areas like Shoreditch, Dalston, Walthamstow and Leyton have seen significant property price growth over the past decade — and with it, a large increase in private rental properties that all require valid EICR certificates.

Shoreditch and Dalston: Creative Quarter, Old Buildings

Shoreditch and Dalston are known for their creative industries, independent businesses and vibrant nightlife — but the buildings that house them are often Georgian or Victorian, with electrical installations that can be 40–80 years old. Commercial premises in Shoreditch in particular often have complex electrical installations that require careful EICR assessment.

For residential properties in Shoreditch and Dalston, EICR testing frequently reveals older wiring that benefits from consumer unit upgrades and RCD protection improvements. C3 advisory observations are common in period properties — but C1 and C2 faults are also found in properties that haven't been inspected for many years.

Walthamstow: Victorian Village, Modern Demand

Walthamstow has become one of East London's most sought-after residential areas, with the iconic Village area and a thriving high street. The majority of housing stock is Victorian terraces — many of which have been converted into flats or HMOs to meet rental demand. These conversions often have electrical installations that were last updated in the 1980s or 90s and are now due for a full EICR assessment.

Waltham Forest Council operates selective licensing schemes in parts of the borough, and landlords in Walthamstow should ensure their EICR documentation is current. The council can request a copy of your EICR at any time as part of a licensing inspection.

Leyton: Residential Terraces, High Rental Demand

Leyton is a primarily residential area with Victorian and Edwardian terraces that are popular with young families and landlords. The area has a high density of rental properties, and EICR demand from landlords is consistently strong. Many properties in Leyton have older consumer units that are due for upgrade — something our team identifies and can address as part of the EICR remedial works process.

EICR for Commercial Properties in Hackney

Hackney has a large number of commercial premises — from the creative studios and offices of Shoreditch to the retail units along Kingsland Road in Dalston. Commercial EICR testing is recommended every 5 years under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and KLIC ELECTRICAL carry out commercial EICRs across the borough.