What type of property is 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU?

51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU sell for?

51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU last sold for £337,500 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in June 2007, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2007 and March 2025, 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU rose from £170,000 to £337,500, a change of £167,500. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU?

The current EPC rating for 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU?

51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU heated?

The latest EPC at 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU?

51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU is in council tax band C.

Where is 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU located?

51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU sits in Loughton. It falls within the IG10 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU?

Police records around 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU 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.

Which schools serve 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU?

The closest primary school to 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU is The Alderton Infant School and Nursery (194m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Roding Valley High School (688m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU?

The closest bus stop to 51 Barncroft Close, IG10 3EU is Alderton Way, 152m away. The nearest underground option is Loughton Underground Station, 652m away.

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51 Barncroft Close, Loughton, IG10 3EU

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 51 Barncroft Close

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

51 Barncroft Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Loughton (IG10 3EU). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

A recent sale: £337,500 in March 2025. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£615/sq ft) was about 88.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 September 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Jul 2009

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Barncroft Close, Loughton, IG10 3EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Barncroft Close 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.

51 Barncroft Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£364,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£337,500

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

7 March 2025Most recent
£337,500
+98.5%over 17 years
14 June 2007
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG10 3EU: £370,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in IG10 3EU

On the street

Versus other Barncroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 51 Barncroft Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,618

Street avg £5,077

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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.

Full Loughton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

222/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Alderton Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Alderton Infant School and Nursery. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IG10 3EU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IG10 3EU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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