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291a, Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London, W5 4XB

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
40 m²
431 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 291a

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

291a is a mid-terrace house in Ealing, London, London (W5 4XB). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 40 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 291a (23–40 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (69 versus a worst of 50). The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 9 certificates since December 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £246,000 is 71.8% below the 2025 sale of £872,750, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£2,027/sq ft) was about 854.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 40 m² the property is well over the postcode median (28 m² across 8 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. It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £872,750.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.

291a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 9)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from Dec 2014
EPC improved fromC76toD66
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Jul 2015from Dec 2014
Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Jul 2015from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromD64toC79
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Jul 2025from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromC79toD68
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2025from Jul 2025
Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2025from Jul 2025
EPC improved fromD63toC69
Oct 2025from Jul 2025
EPC improved fromC69toD67
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Feb 2026from Oct 2025
EPC improved fromD67toC69
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 291a, Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London, W5 4XB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

291a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

19applications of note in the surrounding area

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  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
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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.

291a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£872,750

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 October 2025Most recent

    £872,750

    +869.7%over 27 years
  2. 2 July 1998

    £90,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in W5 4XB: £160,000 (2004–2001).

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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.

On epc rating, 291a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 49 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 32 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
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.

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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 W5 4XB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for W5 4XB

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
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 291a, Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London, W5 4XB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.