What kind of home is 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ?

1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ sell for?

1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ last sold for £900,000 in March 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £385,000 in September 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2002 and March 2026, 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ rose from £385,000 to £900,000, a change of £515,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ?

1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ have?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ was a refusal for a loft conversion (ref. EPF/0423/22) in April 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ?

1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ in?

1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ sits in Loughton. It falls within the IG10 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ show an average of 222 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ is Staples Road Primary School (1.2km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Davenant Foundation School (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, IG10 1SQ is Goldings Road, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, Loughton, IG10 1SQ

3 sales on record5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Lanterns

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

1 Lanterns is a three-bedroom detached house in Loughton (IG10 1SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold March 2026 for £900,000. 5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2002–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£593/sq ft) was about 70.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Lanterns ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 December 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Apr 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, Loughton, IG10 1SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 1 Lanterns in 2022.

5 applications on record at 1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, Loughton, IG10 1SQ

5decisions5extensions20documents

Flagged:Listed building

Feb 2007
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension and rear dormer windows.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
EPF/2343/06
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Loft ConversionApr 2022Decision
Loft ConversionFeb 2022Decision

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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 at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£896,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£900,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2026Most recent
£900,000
+60.0%over 15 years
28 July 2010
£562,500
+46.1%over 7 years
11 September 2002
£385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG10 1SQ: £475,000 (2024–1999).

Nearby sales in IG10 1SQ

On the street

Versus other Whitakers Way homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Lanterns runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,383

Street avg £3,996

Strongly above

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 147 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 9.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Loughton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

222/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Goldings Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Staples Road Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IG10 1SQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IG10 1SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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