Poplars House, Flat 5, The Drive, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3DW
About Poplars House
Poplars House is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 3DW). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 44 m² this is the 7th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in Poplars House, where floor areas span 30–48 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good.
On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£591/sq ft) was about 99.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2024 for £280,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
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Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Poplars House has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on Poplars House was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£291,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£280,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
4 December 2024Most recent
£280,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 3DW: £155,000 (2020–2004).
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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 epc rating, Poplars House stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 40 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 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
Shernhall Street Upper walthamstow — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Emmanuel Community School. 64 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.8dB