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8 Forest View Road, Loughton, IG10 4DX

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
317 m²
3412 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 8 Forest View Road

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

8 Forest View Road is a five-bedroom detached house in Loughton (IG10 4DX). It has a recorded floor area of 317 m² (around 3412 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 317 m² the property is well over the postcode median (110 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2012–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 67% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £2,045,000 sits 54.9% above the 2013 sale of £1,320,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£387/sq ft) was about 17.3% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (November 2013).

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms4
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 Forest View Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 November 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Apr 2011
EPC improved fromF36toC74
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
54%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2025from Jun 2013
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Forest View Road, Loughton, IG10 4DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side and rear extension at 8 Forest View Road.

3 applications on record at 8 Forest View Road, Loughton, IG10 4DX

3decisions1extensions22documents1nearby
  1. May 2012
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Proposed two storey side and rear extension with roof alterations.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    EPF/0285/12
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 22 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 8 Forest View Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£2,045,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 67.0% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£1,320,000

Growth on file: 67.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 November 2013Most recent

    £1,320,000

    +142.2%over 1 year

  2. 17 February 2012

    £545,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG10 4DX: £785,000 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus other Forest View Road homes

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

On epc rating, 8 Forest View Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,164

Street avg £6,456

Strongly below

Floor Area

317 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Forest View Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£1.5m

1 High Oaks, Park Hill

IG10 4ES

5 bed
£1.4m

1 Kings Place

IG10 4PW

5 bed
£1.4m

1 Longfield

IG10 4EE

5 bed3 bath
£1.9m

1 Fairmeadside

IG10 4RH

4 bed2 bath
£1.2m

1 Forest Drive, Wellington Hill

IG10 4AG

4 bed4 bath
£1.1m

1 Clovis Close

IG10 4FH

4 bed3 bath
£1.1m

1 Harvest Lane

IG10 4PN

4 bed
£1.1m

1 Hillcrest Road

IG10 4QH

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

0.3 km

Forest Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Staples Road Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IG10 4DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG10 4DX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG10 4DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Forest View Road, Loughton, IG10 4DX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.