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14 The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HB

4 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
128 m²
1378 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 14 The Drive

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

14 The Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Loughton (IG10 1HB). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. 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 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £826,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£600/sq ft) was about 117.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • ParkingOff street
  • OutbuildingsYes
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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.

14 The Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 January 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from May 2010
EPC improved fromE48toD58
Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 14 The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HB

3decisions1extensions16documents
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Apr 2010
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Retrospective application for retention of decking and railings on existing flat roof at rear first floor level.

    Retrospective
    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    EPF/0254/10
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision
  4. RenovationDecision

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  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.

Current estimate

£816,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£826,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 August 2025Most recent

    £826,000

    +42.4%over 10 years

  2. 23 July 2015

    £580,000

    +27.2%over 1 year

  3. 6 October 2013

    £456,000

    +88.0%over 12 years

  4. 20 September 2001

    £242,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG10 1HB: £815,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other The Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 14 The Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,453

Street avg £5,680

Above

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 125 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 The Drive

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

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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
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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 Loughton district page.
Full Loughton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

222/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Traps Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Staples Road Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 IG10 1HB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG10 1HB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG10 1HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

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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