8 The Drive, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RB is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,776 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £975,916 , which equates to approximately £550 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Sep 2012 for £582,500. Since then, the value has increased by £393,416, representing a 67.5% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £975,916 is:

  • 17.6% lower than the average property price on The Drive
  • 23.7% lower than the average in the IG9 5RB postcode area
  • and 49.2% 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 4 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1776 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£975,916
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£550
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 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 4 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 14 Feb 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, limited insulation (assumed).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 87% of 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, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IG9 5RB

16 th / 22
Price Rank
24% lower than average
8 th / 14
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
11 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IG9 5RB , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 14 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 8th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£975,916
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+68 %
21 Sep 2012
£582,500
Leasehold
+55.3 %
11 Jan 2002
£375,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1841 sq ft
sale price: £1,050,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1927 sq ft
sale price: £1,050,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2016
rooms: 9
size: 1740 sq ft
sale price: £975,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2010

Data Sources

The property at 8 The Drive, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Sep 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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