Gaitskell House, Flat 21, The Drive, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3DD
About Gaitskell House
Gaitskell House is a mid-terrace house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 3DD). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good.
It hasn't traded since March 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 23% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £400,000 sits 244.8% above the 2002 sale of £116,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£154/sq ft) was about 67.7% below the postcode norm.
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Already flagged here
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
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
Gaitskell House has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Gaitskell House
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
Gaitskell House has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.
£400,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 23.0% per year over 5 years.
£116,000
Growth on file: 23.0% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
22 March 2002Most recent
£116,000
+163.6%over 4 years16 July 1997
£44,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in E17 3DD: £316,625 (2024–2005).
Everything we know about Gaitskell House, 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 The Drive homes
On floor area, Gaitskell House stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 64 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 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
0.2 km
Shernhall Street Upper walthamstow — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School. 64 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
54.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.0dB