What type of property is 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE?

20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE last change hands?

20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE last sold for £60,000 in August 2001, around 25 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE?

20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 16 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE?

20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE 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 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE located?

20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE sits in Waltham Forest, London, London. It falls within the E17 postcode district.

Is 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE 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 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE?

The closest primary school to 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE is South Grove Primary School (181m), one of 45 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kelmscott School (394m), with 19 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE?

The closest bus stop to 20 Brighton Avenue, E17 7NE is Markhouse Avenue, 189m away. The nearest rail option is Walthamstow Queens Road Station, 361m away.

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20 Brighton Avenue, Waltham Forest, London, E17 7NE

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 20 Brighton Avenue

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

20 Brighton Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 7NE). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

It hasn't traded since August 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £397,000 sits 561.7% above the 2001 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£119/sq ft) was about 56.9% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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 3)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Sept 2008

EPC improved fromE49toF31

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2021from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromF31toD58

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Brighton Avenue, Waltham Forest, London, E17 7NE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Brighton Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

12applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

20 Brighton Avenue's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£397,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£60,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 August 2001Most recent
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 7NE: £476,967 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in E17 7NE

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On the street

Versus other Brighton Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 54 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 20 Brighton Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,277

Street avg £5,146

Strongly below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Maude Road, Waltham Forest

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1 Manby Walk, Waltham Forest

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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

0.2 km

Markhouse Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

South Grove Primary School. 64 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around E17 7NE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for E17 7NE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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