What type of property is 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH?

47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH last change hands?

47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH last sold for £777,777 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH?

The current EPC rating for 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2023 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH?

47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH has a recorded floor area of 331 m² (3,563 sq ft), around 110 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 51% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IG10 4QH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH heated?

The latest EPC at 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH?

The most recent planning decision at 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH was a refusal for an application (ref. EPF/2088/24) in December 2024. Earlier filings include 7 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH?

47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH 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 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH located?

47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH sits in Loughton. It falls within the IG10 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH?

Police records around 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH?

The closest primary school to 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH is White Bridge Primary School (755m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Roding Valley High School (875m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH?

The closest bus stop to 47 Hillcrest Road, IG10 4QH is Spring Grove, 407m away. The nearest underground option is Loughton Underground Station, 683m away.

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47 Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH

EPC BExtendable11 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

331 m²

3563 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 47 Hillcrest Road

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

47 Hillcrest Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Loughton (IG10 4QH). It has a recorded floor area of 331 m² (around 3563 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2025 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2025) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in March 2023 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 331 m² the property is well over the postcode median (232 m² across 10 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. Today's modelled estimate of £1,939,000 sits 149.3% above the 2024 sale of £777,777. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 46.8% below the postcode norm. 11 planning records sit against the property, 7 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold January 2024 for £777,777.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

Extension potentialPossible

Energy

Energy performance

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

47 Hillcrest Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Mar 2023

EPC improved fromE53toB83

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 47 Hillcrest Road was refused — worth checking the council file.

Feb 2025
Conditions
In report
Variation to condition 2 'Plan no' on planning permission EPF/2088/24 (Application for variation of condition 2 'Plan No'' on planning permission EPF/0197/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of chalet style property).
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
EPF/2504/24
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Dec 2024
Conditions
In report
Variation of condition 2 'Plan no's' on planning permission EPF/0197/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of chalet style property).
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
EPF/2088/24
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What's in 47 Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH's planning history?

9 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

47 Hillcrest Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,939,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£777,777

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 January 2024Most recent
£777,777

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG10 4QH: £1,662,500 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in IG10 4QH

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On the street

Versus other Hillcrest Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 47 Hillcrest Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,350

Street avg £5,676

Strongly below

Floor Area

331 m²

Street avg 258 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 10.3 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly below

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Spring Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

White Bridge Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IG10 4QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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