When did 1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ last change hands?

1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ last sold for £400,000 in September 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in January 2001, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ?

Across 2 sales between January 2001 and September 2003, 1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ rose from £240,000 to £400,000, a change of £160,000. That works out to roughly +21.7% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ?

1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in April 2004 under ref. 040109. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ?

1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ located?

1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ sits in Waltham Forest, London, London. It falls within the E11 postcode district.

Is 1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 23% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (285% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ is Gwyn Jones Primary School (452m), one of 45 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Norlington School and 6th Form (470m), with 15 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Forest Drive West, E11 1JZ is Bulwer Road (E11), 176m away. The nearest rail option is Leyton Midland Road Rail Station, 412m away.

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1 Forest Drive West, Waltham Forest, London, E11 1JZ

4 planning records

Bedroom

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 1 Forest Drive West

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Forest Drive West is a one-bedroom property in Waltham Forest, London, London (E11 1JZ). It has council tax band F.

Held since September 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.7% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Forest Drive West, Waltham Forest, London, E11 1JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

Feb 2019
SubdivisionAmendment
In report
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Retention of 4 x 1 bedroomself-contained flats.
Council
CHINGFORD
Retrospective
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
184297
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Apr 2007
Full
In report
Change of use from storage/garage to cafe/takeaway and installation ofnew windows as shown on drawing no. T3 received on the 22nd Devember 2006.
Council
**
New Windows
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
061594
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Last sold (2003)

£400,000

Growth on file: 21.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

1 September 2003Most recent
£400,000
+66.7%over 2 years
25 January 2001
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in E11 1JZ: £551,000 (2024–2024).

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Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bulwer Road (E11) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Gwyn Jones Primary School. 60 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

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Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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