8 Forest Drive, London, E12 5DF is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 635 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 £256,451 , which equates to approximately £404 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Dec 2005 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £116,451, representing a 83.2% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £256,451 is:

  • 29.9% lower than the average property price on Forest Drive
  • 34.3% lower than the average in the E12 5DF postcode area
  • and 70.7% lower than the average price for London as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 March 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in E12 5DF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£256,451
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£404
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Forest Drive, London, Newham, Greater London, E12 5DF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Mar 2022.

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 3 Jan 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to E12 5DF

18 th / 19
Price Rank
34% lower than average
16 th / 18
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
15 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in E12 5DF , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 18 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£256,451
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+83 %
16 Dec 2005
£140,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £307,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 692 sq ft
sale price: £413,105
sale date: 28 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £322,500
sale date: 1 Mar 2021
rooms: 2
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2017
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2013

Data Sources

The property at 8 Forest Drive, London, Newham, Greater London, E12 5DF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Dec 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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