161 Howard Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1XD is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 420 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £172,281 , which equates to approximately £410 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Dec 2013 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £52,281, representing a 43.6% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £172,281 is:

  • 23.0% lower than the average property price on Howard Close
  • 18.6% lower than the average in the EN9 1XD postcode area
  • and 59.2% lower than the average price for Waltham Abbey as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in EN9 1XD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£172,281
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£410
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

161 Howard Close, Waltham Abbey, Epping Forest, Essex, EN9 1XD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Jul 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Dec 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to EN9 1XD

24 th / 33
Price Rank
19% lower than average
19 th / 31
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
12 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in EN9 1XD , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£172,281
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
23 Dec 2013
£120,000
Leasehold
+1.3 %
11 Mar 2005
£118,500
Leasehold
+69.3 %
9 Aug 2001
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2023
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £222,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2022
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 31 May 2022
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £209,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2022

Data Sources

The property at 161 Howard Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1XD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Dec 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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