79a, Harold Road, London, E11 4QX
About 79a
79a is an end-of-terrace house in London (E11 4QX). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 67 m² this is the 7th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 56–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69).
Across 2001–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £498,000 sits 99.2% above the 2013 sale of £249,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£347/sq ft) was about 19.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 67 m² it sits well below the postcode median (98 m² across 47 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in October 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
79a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
24applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
79a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.
£498,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 12 years.
£249,995
Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
17 October 2013Most recent
£249,995
+185.7%over 12 years30 July 2001
£87,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in E11 4QX: £755,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in E11 4QX
3 Harold Road, Waltham Forest, London, E11 4QX
Sold Jul 2024
£765,00051 Harold Road, Waltham Forest, London, E11 4QX
Sold Oct 2022
£768,00079 Harold Road, Waltham Forest, London, E11 4QX
Sold Sept 2022
£475,00077 Harold Road, Waltham Forest, London, E11 4QX
Sold Apr 2022
£375,3007 Harold Road, Waltham Forest, London, E11 4QX
Sold Mar 2022
£755,000
Everything we know about 79a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area

Versus other Harold Road homes
EPC Rating for 79a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,731
Street avg £5,615
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 65 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Vernon Rd/Leytonstone High Rd — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
George Tomlinson Primary School. 60 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB