26b, Old Church Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 8DD
About 26b
26b is a mid-terrace house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E4 8DD). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). At 55 m² this is the 18th smallest of 33 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 33 units on file.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
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
26b has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
26b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£239,000
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 8DD: £540,000 (2021–2001).
Versus other Old Church Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 26b runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
61 (D)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 51 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 1.8 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
Chingford Mount — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Lime Academy Larkswood. 39 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.8dB







