What type of property is 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB?

287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB have?

The current EPC rating for 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB?

287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (334 sq ft). That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in W5 4XB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB heated?

The latest EPC at 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB?

287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB located?

287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB sits in London. It falls within the W5 postcode district.

Is 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB in a safe area?

Police records around 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB show an average of 14 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (41% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB?

The closest primary school to 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB is Little Ealing Primary School (289m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ealing Fields Church of England High School (99m), with 15 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB?

The closest bus stop to 287a, Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB is Julien Road, 39m away. The nearest tram option is Northfields Station, 248m away.

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287a, Northfield Avenue, London, W5 4XB

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

31 m²

334 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 287a

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

287a is a semi-detached house in London (W5 4XB). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Aug 2017

EPC improved fromF29toE39

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 287a, Northfield Avenue, London, W5 4XB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

287a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

19applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

287a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in W5 4XB: £160,000 (2025–1998).

Nearby sales in W5 4XB

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On the street

Versus other Northfield Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

287a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 53 (E)

Strongly below

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 33 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

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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 London district page.

Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

14/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Julien Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Ealing Fields Church of England High School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around W5 4XB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for W5 4XB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

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FAQ

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