42 The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HG
About 42 The Drive
42 The Drive is a three-bedroom property in Loughton (IG10 1HG). It has council tax band E.
Held since February 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.4% per year.
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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
- Bedrooms3
Energy performance
No EPC on record
This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.
Planning history
- May 2008Loft ConversionFullIn report
Loft conversion with side and rear dormer windows. (Revised application)
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- EPF/0611/08
- Dec 2007Loft ConversionFullIn report
Loft conversion with hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer window.
- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- EPF/2321/07
What's in 42 The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HG's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£523,700
Growth on file: 14.4% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
18 February 2008Most recent
£523,700
+34.3%over 2 years9 December 2005
£390,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG10 1HG: £835,000 (2025–2019).
Everything we know about 42 The Drive, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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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
0.3 km
Traps Hill — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Staples Road Primary School. 13 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
48.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.6dB