31 Barrett Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9ES
About 31 Barrett Road
31 Barrett Road is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 9ES). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a basement. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (93 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £880,000 sits 134.7% above the 2012 sale of £375,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.
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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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- BasementYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.
- Apr 2013ExtensionOutlineIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
An application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed development - Single storey rear extension.
- Council
- 17
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 130307
- Oct 2012Loft ConversionOutlineIn report
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed development. Loft conversion with two rear dormer windows and one velux window at front.
- Council
- WALTHAMSTOW
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 120783
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 31 Barrett Road
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
31 Barrett Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.
£880,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.6% per year over 12 years.
£375,000
Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
23 July 2012Most recent
£375,000
+188.5%over 11 years12 January 2001
£130,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 9ES: £910,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in E17 9ES
5 Barrett Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9ES
Sold Jan 2025
£910,00035 Barrett Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9ES
Sold Sept 2023
£960,00037 Barrett Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9ES
Sold Jul 2023
£934,00049 Barrett Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9ES
Sold Mar 2023
£852,00013a, Barrett Road, London, E17 9ES
Sold Jul 2022
£527,500
Everything we know about 31 Barrett Road, 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 Barrett Road homes
On habitable rooms, 31 Barrett Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,737
Street avg £6,166
Floor Area
137 m²
Street avg 107 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 4.7 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
0.2 km
Brookfield Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Mary's CofE Primary School. 66 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB