8, Bracken Drive, IG7 5RF

8 Bracken Drive is a 105 m² / 1,130 sq ft semi-detached home in Woodford. It sold for £700,000 in July 2020. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £761k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £525k to £691k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jul 2020 £700,000 3.8% 1.7%
Apr 2006 £410,000 7.4% 5.6%
Dec 2000 £280,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 8, Bracken Drive.

Floorplan 8
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Internal area
105 square metres (1,130 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £6,666 per square metre (£619 per square foot) in Jul 2020. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £7,247 per square metre (£673 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jul 2020 £700,000 £6,667 £760,921 £7,247
Apr 2006 £410,000 £3,905 £880,505 £8,386
Dec 2000 £280,000 £2,667 £1,059,868 £10,094

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 105 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 £760,921. 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 £5,000 and £6,580 per square metre (£464 and £611 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 105 m², this implies a valuation between £525,000 and £691,000. 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
3
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
F
Plot size
516 square metres (5,554 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 8 Bracken Drive. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 31/01/2020. It last appeared Nov 2020.
Photos:

There are 17 archived estate agent listing photos for 8 Bracken Drive.

Photos for 8 Bracken Drive
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
January 2025 EPF/2439/24
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
8, Bracken Drive, Chigwell,
Description:
Dormer to front.
Planning ref:
October 2024 EPF/1529/24
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
8, Bracken Drive, Chigwell,
Description:
Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable room.
Planning ref:
August 2024 EPF/1528/24
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
8, Bracken Drive, Chigwell,
Description:
Prior approval for a 6m deep rear extension of the main house length, no more than 3m height and height to eaves 3m with internal alteration to accommodate proposals. Externally used brickwork is to match existing, with bifold/sliding glazing to garden.
Planning ref:
August 2024 EPF/1527/24
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
8, Bracken Drive, Chigwell,
Description:
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights.
Planning ref:
January 2014 EPF/2481/13
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
8 Bracken Drive Chigwell Esse
Description:
TPO/EPF/30/90; Oak - Selectively prune as specified.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
01 October 2019 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached Bungalow , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
105 sqm (1,130 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

8 Bracken Drive 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 £760,921.
  • Based on an internal area of 105 m² and recent prices in Woodford, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £525,000 to £691,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 8 Bracken Drive last sold for £700,000 in July 2020.

HouseMetric shows 8 Bracken Drive as 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 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 01 October 2019. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 8 Bracken Drive was in council tax band F. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

8 Bracken Drive is in postcode IG7 5RF, in Woodford. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Bracken Drive, IG7 5RF 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 2 July 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.

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