42a, Flat 2, Old Church Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 8DB
About 42a
42a is a mid-terrace house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E4 8DB). It has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (around 323 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 30 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in 42a, where floor areas span 23–33 m². On EPC score it ranks first in the building (79 versus a worst of 69). The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
At 30 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
42a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
42a has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
42a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£202,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in E4 8DB: £270,000 (2021–2018).
Nearby sales in E4 8DB
52a, Old Church Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 8DB
Sold Jun 2021
£268,00064 Old Church Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 8DB
Sold May 2021
£272,50060 Old Church Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 8DB
Sold Mar 2021
£275,00040a, Old Church Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 8DB
Sold Jan 2018
£200,00040b, Old Church Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 8DB
Sold Jan 2018
£270,000
Versus other Old Church Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 42a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
79 (C)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
30 m²
Street avg 58 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
5/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Alpha Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Lime Academy Larkswood. 38 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
53.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.6dB







