What kind of home is 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA?

4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA is a detached house.

When did 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA last change hands?

4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA last sold for £900,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in February 1998, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA?

Across 2 sales between February 1998 and June 2024, 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA rose from £30,000 to £900,000, a change of £870,000. That works out to roughly +13.8% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA?

The current EPC rating for 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA?

4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IG10 3AA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA use?

The latest EPC at 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA in?

4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA sits in Loughton. It falls within the IG10 postcode district in Essex.

Is 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA in a safe area?

Police records around 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA 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 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA?

The closest primary school to 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA is White Bridge Primary School (402m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Roding Valley High School (652m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA?

The closest bus stop to 4b, Valley Hill, IG10 3AA is Valley Close, 18m away. The nearest underground option is Loughton Underground Station, 432m away.

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4b, Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AA

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4b

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

4b is a detached house in Loughton (IG10 3AA). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. At 49 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 is 74.4% below the 2024 sale of £900,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Sold June 2024 for £900,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 July 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromF36toE52

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Low Energy Lighting

25%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4b, Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4b has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 4b has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.8% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£900,000

Growth on file: 13.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

12 June 2024Most recent
£900,000
+2900.0%over 26 years
12 February 1998
£30,000

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.

On epc rating, 4b runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

52 (E)

Street avg 56 (D)

Below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 50 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IG10 3AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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