55 Southern Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BX
About 55 Southern Drive
55 Southern Drive is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Loughton (IG10 3BX). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £526,000 is 42.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£435/sq ft) was about 40.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in April 2015.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff street
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
55 Southern Drive has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
55 Southern Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£526,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 8 years.
£369,995
Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
14 April 2015Most recent
£369,995
+51.0%over 8 years14 December 2006
£245,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG10 3BX: £467,500 (2024–2023).
Nearby sales in IG10 3BX
Versus other Southern Drive homes
CO₂ Emissions for 55 Southern Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,683
Street avg £5,352
Floor Area
79 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.9 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
0.2 km
Highland Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
White Bridge Primary School. 12 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
48.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.6dB