Gilbert House, Flat 12, The Drive, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3DQ
About Gilbert House
Gilbert House is a semi-detached house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 3DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 57 m² this is the 19th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in Gilbert House, where floor areas span 28–69 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 57 m² the property is well over the postcode median (42 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs).
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Gilbert House's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 May 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Mechanical ventilation installed
Planning history
Gilbert House has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Gilbert 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
Gilbert House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£304,000
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 3DQ: £250,000 (2022–2006).
Nearby sales in E17 3DQ
Gilbert House, Flat 15, The Drive, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3DQ
Sold Feb 2022
£330,000Gilbert House, Flat 25, The Drive, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3DQ
Sold Jun 2021
£355,000Gilbert House, Flat 8, The Drive, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3DQ
Sold Nov 2014
£250,000Gilbert House, Flat 9, The Drive, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3DQ
Sold Aug 2006
£150,000
Everything we know about Gilbert 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
Gilbert House is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 72 (C)
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 47 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 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
The Drive Walthamstow — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School. 65 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
44.0dB