What type of property is 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP?

1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP sell for?

1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP last sold for £550,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £419,950 in November 2012, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2012 and August 2016, 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP rose from £419,950 to £550,000, a change of £130,050. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP?

1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP?

1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP located?

1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP sits in Loughton. It falls within the IG10 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP?

Police records around 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP 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 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP?

The closest primary school to 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP is The Alderton Junior School (682m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Roding Valley High School (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Borders Crescent, IG10 3FP is The Murray Hall, 53m away. The nearest underground option is Debden Underground Station, 837m away.

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1 Borders Crescent, Loughton, IG10 3FP

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Borders Crescent

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

1 Borders Crescent is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Loughton (IG10 3FP). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2012–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £736,000 is 33.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£368/sq ft) was about 21.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromB81toC76

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Borders Crescent, Loughton, IG10 3FP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Borders Crescent 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.

1 Borders Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£736,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£550,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

18 August 2016Most recent
£550,000
+31.0%over 3 years
27 November 2012
£419,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG10 3FP: £540,000 (2023–2012).

Nearby sales in IG10 3FP

On the street

Versus other Borders Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Borders Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,957

Street avg £3,441

Strongly above

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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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3 bed1 bath

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

0.1 km

The Murray Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Alderton Junior School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IG10 3FP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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