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31 Barrett Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9ES

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
137 m²
1475 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 31 Barrett Road

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

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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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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • BasementYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Aug 2016
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Barrett Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

  1. Apr 2013
    ExtensionOutline
    In 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
    View planning record
  2. Oct 2012
    Loft ConversionOutline
    In 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
    View planning record
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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.

31 Barrett Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£880,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£375,000

Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 July 2012Most recent

    £375,000

    +188.5%over 11 years
  2. 12 January 2001

    £130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 9ES: £910,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Barrett Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 31 Barrett Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,737

Street avg £6,166

Strongly below

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par
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

0.2 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around E17 9ES from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for E17 9ES

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for E17 9ES

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 31 Barrett Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9ES. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.