Gower House, Flat 2, The Drive, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3DL
About Gower House
Gower House is an end-of-terrace house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 3DL). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 60 m² this is the 7th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in Gower House, where floor areas span 44–72 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good.
Across 1998–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 sits 98% above the 2011 sale of £149,000. 15 years since the last transfer (October 2011).
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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
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Gower House has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Gower 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
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
£295,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 13 years.
£149,000
Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
6 October 2011Most recent
£149,000
+6.4%over 8 years16 April 2003
£140,000
+164.2%over 4 years31 August 1998
£53,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 3DL: £167,300 (2022–2004).
Nearby sales in E17 3DL
Gower House, Flat 8, The Drive, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3DL
Sold Mar 2022
£385,000Gower House, Flat 7, The Drive, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3DL
Sold Mar 2016
£167,300Gower House, Flat 5, The Drive, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3DL
Sold Sept 2004
£147,000Gower House, Flat 16, The Drive, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3DL
Sold Jul 2004
£135,000
Everything we know about Gower 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
Price per m²
£2,483
Street avg £3,232
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.8 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
Shernhall Street Upper walthamstow — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Emmanuel Community School. 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
54.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB