85a, Church Hill, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3BD
About 85a
85a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 3BD). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 77 m² this is the 20th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 16–184 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good.
It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £482,500. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£582/sq ft) was about 183.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Solar panelsYes
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
85a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 85a
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
85a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2004.
£521,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 22 years.
£482,500
Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
9 October 2025Most recent
£482,500
+201.6%over 21 years31 March 2004
£160,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 3BD: £625,000 (2023–2020).
Nearby sales in E17 3BD
107 Church Hill, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3BD
Sold Sept 2023
£650,00087 Church Hill, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3BD
Sold May 2023
£415,00081 Church Hill, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3BD
Sold Jun 2021
£625,00065 Church Hill, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3BD
Sold Feb 2020
£965,00067 Church Hill, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3BD
Sold Nov 2015
£900,000
Everything we know about 85a, 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 Church Hill homes
On years held, 85a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,266
Street avg £4,933
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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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
0.2 km
Church Hill Road (E17) — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Walthamstow School for Girls. 62 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
54.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB