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257 259, Flat 5, Chingford Mount Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 8LP

7 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 257 259

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

257 259 is a mid-terrace house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E4 8LP). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 44 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 257 259, where floor areas span 38–44 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 71).

7 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 44 m² it's 21.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 43 EPCs).

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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 257 259, Flat 5, Chingford Mount Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 8LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A solar panel installation application was refused at 257 259 in 2023.

  1. Sept 2024
    SubdivisionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Construction of a first-floor rear extension to existing two-storey building for the creation of two self-contained flats (1 x 1-bedroom and 1 x 3-bedroom) (Use Class C3). Works to include; first-floor roof terrace with new access staircase above existing single-storey building, addition of 1 A/C units and alterations to existing units; soft landscaping; solar-paneling to roof; cycle storage and waste facilities.

    ExtensionSolar Panels
    Reference
    242256
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2024
    Amendment
    In report

    Lawful Development Certificate (Existing)-Use of property as three self-contained flats ( Flat 3, Flat 4 & Flat 5 at 257-259 Chingford Mount Road).

    Retrospective
    Reference
    240703
    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.

257 259 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 8LP: £230,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Chingford Mount Road homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 257 259 stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 257 259

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

A planning decision worth checking
£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
Comparables

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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.
Full London report

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

Hall Lane Chingford Mount — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Chase Lane Primary School. 44 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 E4 8LP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for E4 8LP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for E4 8LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

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

Common questions

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