189, High Road, IG7 5AS

189 High Road is a 207 m² / 2,228 sq ft detached home in Woodford. It sold for £875,000 in October 2014. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £1,143k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £1,025k to £1,364k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 4 August 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Oct 2014 £875,000 5.8% 3.6%
Mar 1999 £364,000 40.3% 37.8%
May 1996 £140,000 na na
Internal area
207 square metres (2,228 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,227 per square metre (£393 per square foot) in Oct 2014. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,520 per square metre (£513 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Oct 2014 £875,000 £4,227 £1,142,626 £5,520
Mar 1999 £364,000 £1,758 £1,555,279 £7,513
May 1996 £140,000 £676 £810,241 £3,914

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 207 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 £1,142,626. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Woodford are now selling for between £4,950 and £6,590 per square metre (£459 and £612 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 207 m², this implies a valuation between £1,025,000 and £1,364,000. 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
5
Type
Detached
Council tax band
G
Plot size
783 square metres (8,428 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
January 2025 EPF/2404/24
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
189, Oak Cottage, High Road, Chigwell,
Description:
Demolition of outbuilding and rear chimney stack, erection of part single, part two-storey rear extensions, modification and enlargement of existing single storey side extensions, restoration of roof and chimney stack, internal modifications and refurbishment.
Planning ref:
January 2025 EPF/2405/24
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application refused
Address:
189, Oak Cottage, High Road, Chigwell,
Description:
Grade II listed building application for demolition of outbuilding and rear chimney stack, erection of part single, part two-storey rear extensions, modification and enlargement of existing single storey side extensions, restoration of roof and chimney stack, internal modifications and refurbishment.
Planning ref:
November 2021 EPF/2325/21
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Oak Cottage 189 High Road Chigwell
Description:
TPO/EPF/05/96 (Ref: T2) T9: Oak - Fell.
Planning ref:
February 2017 EPF/3283/16
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Oak Cottage 189 High Road Chigwell Esse
Description:
Listed building application for temporary replacement of existing internal doors.
Planning ref:
July 2014 EPF/1218/14
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Oak Cottage 189 High Road Chigwell Esse
Description:
TPO/EPF/05/96 - Selective pruning of 2 Horse Chestnuts as specified.
Planning ref:
June 2009 EPF/0757/09
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
Oak Cottage 189 High Road Chigwell Esse
Description:
Retention of new boundary wall with inset door. (Amendment to planning approval EPF/2577/07)
Planning ref:
June 2009 EPF/0758/09
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application approved
Address:
Oak Cottage 189 High Road Chigwell Esse
Description:
Grade II listed building application for the retention of new boundary wall with inset door. (Amendment to LB/EPF/2578/07)
Planning ref:
April 2009 EPF/0439/09
Type:
Discharge of conditions imposed on an existing application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Oak Cottage 189 High Road Chigwell Esse
Description:
Discharge of condition 2 (materials) 3 brick pannels LB/EPF/2578/07 and condition 3 EPF/2577/09
Planning ref:
July 2008 EPF/1112/08
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
189 Oak Cottage High Road Chigwell Esse
Description:
TPO/EPF/05/96/T5 Lime - fell and replace
Planning ref:
January 2008 EPF/2577/07
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Oak Cottage 189 High Road Chigwell Esse
Description:
New entrance, boundary railings and gates, single storey side extensions, minor internal alterations and conversion of garage.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
03 July 2013 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 9 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
207 sqm (2,228 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, no insulation (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
06 April 2011 - energy performance certificate grade F
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 9 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
169 sqm (1,819 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

189 High Road 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 £1,142,626.
  • Based on an internal area of 207 m² and recent prices in Woodford, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £1,025,000 to £1,364,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 189 High Road last sold for £875,000 in October 2014.

HouseMetric shows 189 High Road as 207 m² (2,228 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 5 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 E, from an inspection dated 03 July 2013. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 189 High Road was in council tax band G. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

189 High Road is in postcode IG7 5AS, in Woodford. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for High Road, IG7 5AS or analysis of the Woodford 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.