171b, Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3AL
About 171b
171b is a semi-detached house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 3AL). It has a recorded floor area of 18 m² (around 194 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 18 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (18–68 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 18 m² it sits well below the postcode median (43 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
171b's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
171b has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 171b
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
171b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£224,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 3AL: £600,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in E17 3AL
155 Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3AL
Sold May 2024
£800,000159a, Hoe Street, London, E17 3AL
Sold May 2022
£380,000159b, Hoe Street, London, E17 3AL
Sold Mar 2022
£375,000151 153, Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3AL
Sold Mar 2021
£1,200,000Flat A, 147 Hoe Street, London, E17 3AL
Sold Oct 2020
£235,000
Everything we know about 171b, 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
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Hoe Street homes
On floor area, 171b runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
66 (D)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
18 m²
Street avg 43 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.1 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
12/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Walthamstow Bus Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Walthamstow School for Girls. 59 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB