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4 Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AA

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
40 m²
431 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 4 Valley Hill

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

4 Valley Hill is a detached house in Loughton (IG10 3AA). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (40–67 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2017. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 40 m² it's 21.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (51 m² median across 4 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromF36toD63
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2021from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromD63toE52
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Low Energy Lighting
60%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2023from Jul 2021
EPC improved fromE52toD61
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-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 4 Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey rear extension at 4 Valley Hill.

1 application on record at 4 Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AA

1decisions1extensions13documents2nearby
  1. Sept 2017
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Two storey rear extension with raised decking. First floor front and side extension.

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    EPF/1474/17
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

4 Valley Hill has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£240,000

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 2 sales in IG10 3AA: £465,000 (2024–1998).

On the street

Versus other Valley Hill homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 Valley Hill runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 54 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Valley Hill

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

Larger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

222/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Valley Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

White Bridge 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 3AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG10 3AA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG10 3AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.