78 Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BS is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £563,370 , which equates to approximately £872 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 May 2014 for £370,000. Since then, the value has increased by £193,370, representing a 52.3% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £563,370 is:

  • 5.6% lower than the average property price on Smarts Lane
  • 7.7% lower than the average in the IG10 4BS postcode area
  • and 7.6% 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 27 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£563,370
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£872
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Smarts Lane, Loughton, Epping Forest, Essex, IG10 4BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Sep 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 19 Aug 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, insulated (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
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 4BS

7 th / 30
Price Rank
8% lower than average
20 th / 22
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
1 st / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IG10 4BS , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 22 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 20th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£563,370
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
28 May 2014
£370,000
Leasehold
+85 %
29 May 2002
£200,000
Leasehold
+42.9 %
13 Sep 1999
£140,000
Leasehold
+16.7 %
26 Sep 1997
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £558,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 708 sq ft
sale price: £467,500
sale date: 5 Apr 2019
rooms: 4
size: 730 sq ft
sale price: £478,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2018
rooms: 3
size: 670 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2018
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £239,995
sale date: 9 Dec 2005

Data Sources

The property at 78 Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 May 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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