Sold STC Semi-detached

44 BLACKTHORNE DRIVE

LONDON, GREATER LONDON E4 6LS

3 beds 1 baths 980 sq ft Listed 19 Jan 2024 (-925d)

£685,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

91 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£680,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£7,527/m²

Local average

£677,545 (+1.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,551 of 33,755)

Street crime

275 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Three Bedroom House
  • Semi Detached
  • Moments from Epping Forest
  • Approx 1523 Square Foot
  • Downstairs WC and Utility Room
  • Private Driveway
  • Potential to Extend (STPP)
  • Large Garden
  • Short From Highams Park Station
  • Being Sold Chain Free

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

A magnificently extended three bedroom semi-detached home, set on a quiet residential turning moments from the leafy expanse of Highams Park and Epping Forest. Measuring an impressive 1523 square feet, this commanding home features a gorgeous open plan dining room and kitchen overlooking the large garden, as well as a downstairs bathroom and utility area. With a much coveted driveway offering off street parking for multiple cars and with three excellent sized bedrooms this is a fantastic home for you to make your own.

IF YOU LIVED HERE...

The heart of this home is that huge kitchen diner. Finished to an incredibly high spec, this space is flooded with light thanks to the large skylights overhead and the glass doors leading to the garden offering a lovely leafy vantage point from the dining area. Your kitchen cabinets are a sleek wooden design with contrast dark marble countertops at floor level, with glossy black wall cupboards adding to the high-end feel. Pendant lights hang aloft, and wooden flooring sweeps underfoot. With plenty of floorspace for a dining table as well as a sofa, this space offers versatility to suit your families needs.

Elsewhere on the ground floor you have that handy utility room, great for keeping noise appliances out of the kitchen. The front reception room is bay fronted, with more of that wooden flooring and an exposed brick chimney breast, creating a lovely rustic feel. The family bathroom is also on this floor, with a walk-in shower and vanity sink this room is also finished to a very high standard. Finally on this floor, you find the smallest of your three bedrooms. Dual aspect and with space for a large single or small double bed, this is a great room for guests or older children wanting some privacy. Moving upstairs, you find your other two bedrooms. Both are generous doubles, with snuggly carpets and large windows ensuring both light and comfort are achieved.

You’re in a fantastic spot here, with easy access to Epping Forest. Highams Park has long been a favourite area with locals, and it's easy to see why. The famous Highams Park Lake, designed at the turn of the century by Sir Humphry Repton, is surrounded by gorgeous greenery and wild flower meadows - climb to the top of the hill to enjoy the breathtaking views over London before heading back down to Humphry's Cafe for a freshly brewed coffee and a slice of cake. Whether exploiting on feet or two wheels you have acres of forest to explore, and with the Lea Valley Cycle Path running through this area you can really go as far as your legs will take you!

WHAT ELSE?

- There is a strong precedent locally to extend these properties, so whether you fancy going skywards or outwards, there are plenty of possibilities to increase your already impressive footprint.
- Exploring the local area will be a breeze, with Highams Park station less than a mile away taking you into Liverpool Street via Clapton and Hackney in less than half an hour meaning you are plugged into the metropolis whilst enjoying a pleasantly rural position.
- We recommend heading to The Larkshall pub for some delicious food, including sumptuous Sunday roasts.

Reception - 3.47 x 4.53 (11'4" x 14'10") -

Kitchen / Dining Room - 6.91 x 8.27 (22'8" x 27'1") -

Bathroom - 2.24 x 1.70 (7'4" x 5'6") -

Utility / Storage - 2.05 x 7.11 (6'8" x 23'3") -

Bedroom - 2.28 x 2.70 (7'5" x 8'10") -

Bedroom - 3.94 x 3.65 (12'11" x 11'11") -

Eaves Storage - 1.70 x 6.02 (5'6" x 19'9") -

Bedroom - 3.93 x 3.74 (12'10" x 12'3") -

Eaves Storage - 1.70 x 2.48 (5'6" x 8'1") -

Garden - approx. 12.80 x 10.70 (approx. 41'11" x 35'1") -

A WORD FROM THE EXPERT...

"I enjoy the outdoors as well as the hustle and bustle of the city, so Chingford is the perfect spot. With Epping Forest on the doorstep, cycling, hiking and exploring are only a hop away. The amazing transport links can take you into the city in less than half hour. With Chingford Mount and North Chingford to choose from for a pub, restaurant and café means you’respoilt for choice. The Rusty Bike is a personal favourite to grab some Thai food, have a beer or the watchsports. The Kings Head is great for Weekends. The beer garden is perfect in the summer and in the colder months you can warm up inside with a roast dinner. The diversity of the locals is what makes Chingford great — there are loads of international takeaway restaurants and supermarkets, where I’m constantly discovering new tastes and flavours. The perfect evening spot for dog walking is Yates Meadow, where you can see across the city vista for miles. The tranquillity of the hills with the high-rise buildings in the distance creates a juxtaposition that feels really special. Chingford has something to offer for almost every buyer. From stunning period properties overlooking golf courses or Epping Forest. To brand-new builds perfect for getting on to the property ladder for first time buyers."

WILL TURNER
ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER

Listed by

Highams Park & Chingford

Stow Residential Ltd

Reference: 143802401

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 17/08/2016

Expiry date: 16/08/2026

Current heating cost: £832/year

Potential heating cost: £567/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,925

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

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EE Rating

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9292142

Property Details

Street: 44 Blackthorne Drive

Town: Chingford

Postcode: E4 6LS

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 14/01/2013

Work Completed: 28/11/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

66% since 2017

Event Date Price % change
Sold 26/03/2025 (1 year ago) £680,000 +65.9%
Sold 27/01/2017 (9 years ago) £410,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
185 LARKSHALL ROAD, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6NT £430,000 17/12/2025 Semi-detached
5 BROOKHOUSE GARDENS, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6LZ £840,000 14/11/2025 Semi-detached
247 THE AVENUE, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 9SE £720,000 14/11/2025 Semi-detached
7 THE BRAMBLINGS, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6LT £700,000 15/11/2023 Semi-detached
5 BLACKTHORNE DRIVE, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6LR £575,000 15/11/2023 Semi-detached
87 ABBOTTS CRESCENT, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 9SB £805,000 06/11/2023 Semi-detached
44 WITHY MEAD, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6JZ £410,000 03/07/2023 Semi-detached
249 THE AVENUE, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 9SE £680,000 26/05/2023 Semi-detached
54 WITHY MEAD, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6JZ £472,000 24/03/2023 Semi-detached
30 BLACKTHORNE DRIVE, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6LR £615,000 26/10/2022 Semi-detached
10 BETOYNE AVENUE, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 9SG £650,000 23/09/2022 Semi-detached
16 ASHWOOD ROAD, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6LG £450,000 29/07/2022 Semi-detached
189 THE AVENUE, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 9SD £815,000 18/07/2022 Semi-detached
4 BLACKTHORNE DRIVE, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6LR £690,000 28/06/2022 Semi-detached
9 BETOYNE AVENUE, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 9SG £444,500 23/06/2022 Semi-detached
72 THE BRAMBLINGS, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6LU £550,000 10/06/2022 Semi-detached
183 THE AVENUE, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 9SD £700,000 31/05/2022 Semi-detached
102 THE BRAMBLINGS, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6LU £635,000 12/05/2022 Semi-detached
12 WATERHALL AVENUE, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6NB £700,000 01/04/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 25 BLACKTHORNE DRIVE, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6LS £457,000 29/03/2022 Semi-detached
26 MANOR WAY, LONDON, WALTHAM FOREST, GREATER LONDON, E4 6NW £595,000 16/02/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £457,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £623,825 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 47.4%
10y growth 47.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Waltham Forest. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5%
5y (index) 15%
10y (index) 32.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Waltham Forest. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,589/mo
Realistic £1,765/mo
Optimistic £1,942/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Waltham Forest.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peterborough: £808/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hatch Lane 0.1 miles
Shop Londis 0.1 miles
Train station Highams Park 0.6 miles
Shop Sundance Spas 0.7 miles
Train station Chingford 1.1 miles
Hospital North London Hospice Winchmore Hill 4.2 miles
University Arden University Stratford Campus 5.2 miles
Hospital Priory Hospital 5.4 miles
University University of Wales Trinity Saint David London 7.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 85
Anti-social behaviour 72
Vehicle crime 25
Other theft 19
Burglary 18
Drugs 15
Public order 15
Robbery 7
Bicycle theft 6
Theft from the person 5
Possession of weapons 4
Shoplifting 3
Criminal damage and arson 1
Total incidents 275

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Longshaw Primary Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 21 Nov 2023
Whitehall Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 25 Oct 2012
Highams Park School Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 3 Jul 2024
Heathcote School & Science College Secondary 0.7 miles Good — 25 Oct 2018
Handsworth Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 21 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.26%
Max investor price (0.8%) £220,625
Target investor price (1%) £176,500
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).