56 Habgood Road, Loughton, IG10 1HE
About 56 Habgood Road
56 Habgood Road is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Loughton (IG10 1HE). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.
Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in May 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £667,000 sits 169% above the 2009 sale of £248,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 28.4% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff street
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.
- Dec 2018ExtensionOutlineIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior Approval application for a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 5.18 metres deep, height to eaves 2.57 metres and a maximum height of 3.95 metres.
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- EPF/2979/18
- Sept 2011Loft ConversionOutlineIn report
Certificate of lawful development for proposed hip to gable roof extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- EPF/1701/11
What's in 56 Habgood Road, Loughton, IG10 1HE's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£667,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£248,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
17 May 2009Most recent
£248,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG10 1HE: £740,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in IG10 1HE
Everything we know about 56 Habgood Road, in one report
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Versus other Habgood Road homes
56 Habgood Road is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£2,531
Street avg £6,029
Floor Area
98 m²
Street avg 96 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Traps Hill — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Staples Road Primary School. 13 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.0dB