What kind of home is 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL?

5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL?

5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL last sold for £158,000 in October 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £117,000 in March 2002, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL?

Across 2 sales between March 2002 and October 2006, 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL rose from £117,000 to £158,000, a change of £41,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2018. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL?

5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in E17 8DL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL use?

The latest EPC at 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL have?

5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in January 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL?

5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL in?

5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL sits in Waltham Forest, London, London. It falls within the E17 postcode district.

Is 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL 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.

What schools are near 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL?

The closest primary school to 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL is South Grove Primary School (51m), one of 50 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kelmscott School (275m), with 19 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ashford Close, E17 8DL is Markhouse Avenue, 107m away. The nearest rail option is St James Street (London) Rail Station, 408m away.

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5 Ashford Close, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Ashford Close

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

5 Ashford Close is a semi-detached house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 8DL). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. At 61 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (61–72 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in October 2006. Across 2002–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £369,000 sits 133.5% above the 2006 sale of £158,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 22.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Apr 2018

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ashford Close, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2020
Conditions
In report
Application for approval of details reserved by condition. (160781)
Council
WALTHAMSTOW
Reference
200078
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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.

5 Ashford Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£369,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£158,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

4 October 2006Most recent
£158,000
+35.0%over 4 years
28 March 2002
£117,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 8DL: £145,000 (2024–1997).

Nearby sales in E17 8DL

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On the street

Versus other Ashford Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Ashford Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,590

Street avg £3,627

Above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Markhouse Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

South Grove Primary School. 69 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around E17 8DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for E17 8DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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