26 The Drive, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RB is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,701 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,231,047 , which equates to approximately £724 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Sep 2011 for £670,000. Since then, the value has increased by £561,047, representing a 83.7% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,231,047 is:

  • 4.0% higher than the average property price on The Drive
  • 3.8% lower than the average in the IG9 5RB postcode area
  • and 88.2% higher than the average price for Buckhurst Hill as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 3 December 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1701 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,231,047
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£724
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 The Drive, Buckhurst Hill, Epping Forest, Essex, IG9 5RB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Dec 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Sep 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 72.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IG9 5RB

9 th / 22
Price Rank
4% lower than average
10 th / 14
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
3 rd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IG9 5RB , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 14 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,231,047
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+84 %
19 Sep 2011
£670,000
Leasehold
+109.9 %
6 Sep 2001
£319,150
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 2530 sq ft
sale price: £1,300,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2021
rooms: 8
size: 2443 sq ft
sale price: £1,430,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1320 sq ft
sale price: £635,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2010
rooms: 7
size: 1927 sq ft
sale price: £1,050,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1668 sq ft
sale price: £1,100,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2021

Data Sources

The property at 26 The Drive, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Sep 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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