170a, Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 4QH
About 170a
170a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 4QH). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2018) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. At 65 m² this is the 12th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 18–101 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (84 versus a worst of 52). Period features are noted in the property record.
It hasn't traded since January 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. At 65 m² it's 21.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (54 m² median across 20 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £435,000 sits 234.6% above the 2001 sale of £130,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
170a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
170a has an approved rear extension on the planning record.
- Mar 2017RenovationAmendmentIn report
Non-material amendment to planning permission ref: 163494, dated: 20/12/16 to allow internal alteration to 2x2 bedroom flats, substituting Plan 556/2A with 556/2B
- Council
- WALTHAMSTOW
- Documents
- 1 doc on file
- Reference
- 170660
- Dec 2016ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Rear of property
Construction of extension above two storey back addition to provide additional 1 x 1 bedroom flat.
- Council
- 17
- Documents
- 1 doc on file
- Reference
- 163494
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 170a
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
170a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).
£435,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£130,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
19 January 2001Most recent
£130,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 4QH: £445,000 (2024–2004).
Nearby sales in E17 4QH
154 Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 4QH
Sold Jul 2024
£1,770,000164 Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 4QH
Sold Nov 2016
£5,000166 Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 4QH
Sold May 2003
£245,000170 Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 4QH
Sold Mar 2001
£105,000156 Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 4QH
Sold Aug 2000
£142,500
Everything we know about 170a, 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 Hoe Street homes
On epc rating, 170a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
84 (B)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 57 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 t/year
Street avg 2.5 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
0.1 km
Walthamstow Market Walthamstow — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Emmanuel Community School. 60 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
54.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB