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3 Somerset Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8QN

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Somerset Road

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

3 Somerset Road is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 8QN). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a basement. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 125 m² the property is well over the postcode median (92 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2014. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £1,003,000 is 43.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£520/sq ft) was about 136% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (September 2015).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • BasementYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

3 Somerset Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 May 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromF26toD60
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
42%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Somerset Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Somerset Road has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

  1. Dec 2014
    ExtensionOutline
    In report

    Extension: Rear of property

    PAA s/s rear extn

    Council
    17
    Reference
    143538
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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.

3 Somerset Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,003,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£700,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 September 2015Most recent

    £700,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 8QN: £982,500 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Somerset Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Somerset Road is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£5,600

Street avg £5,296

On par

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Somerset Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Grosvenor Park Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Edinburgh Primary School. 58 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for E17 8QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Somerset Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8QN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.