42 Barncroft Close, Loughton, IG10 3EU is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £329,579 , which equates to approximately £589 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jul 2024 for £337,500. Since then, the value has decreased by £7,921, representing a 2.3% decrease, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £329,579 is:

  • 7.1% higher than the average property price on Barncroft Close
  • 2.6% lower than the average in the IG10 3EU postcode area
  • and 44.9% lower than the average price for Loughton 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 9 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£329,579
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£589
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Barncroft Close, Loughton, Epping Forest, Essex, IG10 3EU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Oct 2023.

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 29 Jan 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 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 IG10 3EU

18 th / 38
Price Rank
3% lower than average
15 th / 24
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
10 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IG10 3EU , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 24 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£329,579
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
11 Jul 2024
£337,500
Leasehold
+77.6 %
23 Nov 2010
£190,000
Leasehold
+72.7 %
25 Jan 2002
£110,000
Leasehold
+40.1 %
14 Jul 2000
£78,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £337,500
sale date: 7 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £322,500
sale date: 26 Jun 2020
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2019

Data Sources

The property at 42 Barncroft Close, Loughton, IG10 3EU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Jul 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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