215a, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BW
About 215a
215a is a four-bedroom detached house in Loughton (IG10 4BW). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1541 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2012) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The latest certificate is from February 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 143 m² the property is well over the postcode median (74 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £1,079,000 is 16.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£600/sq ft) was about 33.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Sold December 2019 for £925,000.
Know exactly what you're buying at 215a
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Energy performance
215a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Feb 2022
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Jun 2012FullIn report
Removal of planning condition to enable the use of the garage as a habitable room.
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- EPF/0855/12
- Jan 2008Loft ConversionFullIn report
Loft conversion with mansard roof.
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- EPF/2432/07
What's in 215a, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BW's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 215a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£1,079,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£925,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
4 December 2019Most recent
£925,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG10 4BW: £560,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in IG10 4BW
197 Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BW
Sold Jun 2025
£560,000207 Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BW
Sold Jun 2025
£538,500189 Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BW
Sold Nov 2024
£689,000209 Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BW
Sold Aug 2022
£510,0002 Lower Belle View Cottage, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BW
Sold Aug 2021
£545,500
Everything we know about 215a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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Versus other Smarts Lane homes
On epc rating, 215a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£6,459
Street avg £6,870
Floor Area
143 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 3.4 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
0.4 km
Forest Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Staples Road Primary School. 13 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB