What was the last sold price for 8 Forster Road, E17 8AU?

8 Forster Road, E17 8AU last sold for £196,000 in April 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,000 in November 1995, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Forster Road, E17 8AU?

Across 2 sales between November 1995 and April 2006, 8 Forster Road, E17 8AU rose from £52,000 to £196,000, a change of £144,000. That works out to roughly +13.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 8 Forster Road, E17 8AU?

8 Forster Road, E17 8AU 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 8 Forster Road, E17 8AU located?

8 Forster Road, E17 8AU sits in Waltham Forest, London, London. It falls within the E17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Forster Road, E17 8AU?

Police records around 8 Forster Road, E17 8AU 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 8 Forster Road, E17 8AU?

The closest primary school to 8 Forster Road, E17 8AU is Barn Croft Primary School (130m), one of 57 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kelmscott School (534m), with 21 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Forster Road, E17 8AU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Forster Road, E17 8AU is Barn Croft Primary School, 83m away. The nearest rail option is St James Street (London) Rail Station, 455m away.

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8 Forster Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8AU

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Overview

About 8 Forster Road

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8 Forster Road is a two-bedroom property in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 8AU). It has council tax band B.

Held since April 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.7% per year.

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Energy performance

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Planning history

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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8 Forster Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Last sold (2006)

£196,000

Growth on file: 13.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

6 April 2006Most recent
£196,000
+276.9%over 10 years
30 November 1995
£52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 8AU: £725,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in E17 8AU

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Area

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Barn Croft Primary School — bus stop.

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