What type of property is 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX?

155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX last change hands?

155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX last sold for £185,000 in September 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX?

The current EPC rating for 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in July 2010 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX?

155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in E17 3LX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX heated?

The latest EPC at 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX had any planning applications?

155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2002. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX?

155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX located?

155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX sits in Waltham Forest, London, London. It falls within the E17 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX in a safe area?

Police records around 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (452% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX?

The closest primary school to 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX is St Mary's CofE Primary School (394m), one of 48 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holy Family Catholic School (397m), with 20 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX?

The closest bus stop to 155a, Wood Street, E17 3LX is Wood Street Station, 34m away. The nearest rail option is Wood Street Rail Station, 86m away.

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155a, Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3LX

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 155a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

155a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 3LX). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. At 52 m² this is the 6th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–94 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 16 units on file.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in September 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £375,000 sits 102.7% above the 2010 sale of £185,000. One planning record on file: change of use to residential approved in 2002. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromG1toD56

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 155a, Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2002
Change of UseFull
In report
Change of use of first floor from office and storage to 1 X 1 bed self-contained flat.
Council
**
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
020050
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£375,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 September 2010Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in E17 3LX: £415,750 (2021–2016).

Nearby sales in E17 3LX

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On the street

Versus other Wood Street homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 155a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the London district page.

Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Wood Street Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary's CofE Primary School. 68 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around E17 3LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for E17 3LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

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