East London Central Synagogue 40 Nelson Street, Whitechapel London E1 2DE

East London Central Synagogue
40 Nelson Street, Whitechapel
London
E1 2DE

Freehold East London Former Synagogue

Prominent Purpose Built Synagogue Building
Approx. 472.10 sq m (5,081 sq ft) GIA plus vacant land to the side
Of interest to occupiers & developers with potential for alternative uses
Mixed residential and commercial location
Lapsed planning permission on land to the side granted for a 5 storey development comprising 4x residential units
0.5 miles from Whitechapel Underground & Overground Stations
VAT-free Property

Lot
9
Auction
12th February 2026
Vacant Possession
Status
Sold Prior
Price
Auction Venue
Live Streamed Auction
On Behalf Of Federation of Synagogues

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Freehold East London Former Synagogue

Prominent Purpose Built Synagogue Building
Approx. 472.10 sq m (5,081 sq ft) GIA plus vacant land to the side
Of interest to occupiers & developers with potential for alternative uses
Mixed residential and commercial location
Lapsed planning permission on land to the side granted for a 5 storey development comprising 4x residential units
0.5 miles from Whitechapel Underground & Overground Stations
VAT-free Property

Lot 9
Auction 12th February 2026
Vacant Possession
Status Sold Prior
Price
Sector
Place of Worship, Development
Auction Venue
Live Streamed Auction
On Behalf Of Federation of Synagogues

Property Information

Location

Miles: 0.5 miles east of the City of London
Roads: A11, A10, A13
Rail: Whitechapel Underground (Elizabeth, District, Hammersmith & City Lines) and Overground
Air: London City Airport

Situation

Whitechapel is a mixed and vibrant commercial & residential suburb located immediately to the east of the City of London. The property is situated off of Turner Street and close to Commercial Road, which forms part of the A13 trunk road running from the City of London. The property also lies close to Whitechapel Underground and Overground Station (circa 0.5 miles).

Tenure

Freehold.

Location

Miles: 0.5 miles east of the City of London
Roads: A11, A10, A13
Rail: Whitechapel Underground (Elizabeth, District, Hammersmith & City Lines) and Overground
Air: London City Airport

Situation

Tenure

Freehold.

Description

The East London Central Synagogue, also known as Nelson Street Synagogue was founded in 1923 and is locally listed. The property is arranged on the ground floor & first floors with a fine classic interior.

VAT

VAT is not applicable to this lot.

Planning

The property benefits from adjoining land offering potential for redevelopment with lapsed planning permission in 2020 for a 5 storey development comprising 4x residential units (2 x 2 bed, 1x 1 bed, 1x 2 bed duplex) - (PA/20/00165/A2) - Tower Hamlets Council:(www.towerhamlets.gov.uk).

EPC

Band E

Description

VAT

VAT is not applicable to this lot.

Planning

EPC

Band E

Tenancy & Accommodation

Floor	Use	Floor Areas Approx sq m (GIA)	Floor Areas Approx sq ft (GIA)	Tenant
Ground First	Former Synagogue	289.80 182.30	(3,119) (1,962)	VACANT
Total		472.10	(5,081)

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