20, Forest Approach, IG8 9BW

20 Forest Approach is a 132 m² / 1,421 sq ft semi-detached home in Highams Park. It sold for £499,995 in January 2008. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £926k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £726k to £927k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 4 August 2026.

Property data
Sale history
£499,995 on Jan 2008
Internal area
132 square metres (1,421 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,787 per square metre (£352 per square foot) in Jan 2008. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £7,015 per square metre (£652 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jan 2008 £499,995 £3,788 £925,965 £7,015

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 132 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £925,965. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Highams Park are now selling for between £5,500 and £7,020 per square metre (£510 and £652 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 132 m², this implies a valuation between £726,000 and £927,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
F
Plot size
337 square metres (3,627 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
March 2015 0011/15
Type:
Unknown type
Status:
Application approved
Address:
20, Forest Approach, Woodford Green,
Description:
New steel-framed building to house plant and machinery associated with the hotel
Planning ref:
June 2014 0910/14
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
20, Forest Approach, Woodford Green,
Description:
Demolish existing attached side garages. Single storey front and side extension incorporating new front porch. Side extension at first storey level with hipped roof over. One side roof light.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
18 June 2013 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
None of the above
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
End-Terrace House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
132 sqm (1,421 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

20 Forest Approach is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £925,965.
  • Based on an internal area of 132 m² and recent prices in Highams Park, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £726,000 to £927,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 20 Forest Approach last sold for £499,995 in January 2008.

HouseMetric shows 20 Forest Approach as 132 m² (1,421 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 18 June 2013. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 20 Forest Approach was in council tax band F. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

20 Forest Approach is in postcode IG8 9BW, in Highams Park. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Forest Approach, IG8 9BW or analysis of the Highams Park property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 4 August 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.