34, Forest Approach, IG8 9BS

34 Forest Approach is a 119 m² / 1,281 sq ft semi-detached home in Highams Park. It sold for £819,100 in July 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £811k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £654k to £835k 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
Jul 2023 £819,100 7.2% 4.7%
Aug 1996 £127,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 34, Forest Approach.

Floorplan 34
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Internal area
119 square metres (1,281 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £6,883 per square metre (£639 per square foot) in Jul 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £6,813 per square metre (£633 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jul 2023 £819,100 £6,883 £810,743 £6,813
Aug 1996 £127,000 £1,067 £872,763 £7,334

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 119 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 £810,743. 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 119 m², this implies a valuation between £654,000 and £835,000. 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
E
Plot size
396 square metres (4,263 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 34 Forest Approach. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 28/02/2023. It last appeared Jul 2023.
Photos:

There are 16 archived estate agent listing photos for 34 Forest Approach.

Photos for 34 Forest Approach
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
January 2014 WTPO/0202/13
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
34, Forest Approach, Woodford Green,
Description:
TPO 15/85 - T1 (cypress - dead) - fell and grind stump to ground level.
Planning ref:
July 2010 WTPO/0059/10
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application refused
Address:
Public footpath near 34, Forest Approach, Woodford Green
Description:
TPO 15/85 - remove tree.
Planning ref:
February 2005 WTPO/0006/05
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
34, Forest Approach, Woodford Green
Description:
TPO 15/85 Cypress - trim lower branches (see condition 5).
Planning ref:
December 2004 WTPO/0102/04
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application refused
Address:
34, Forest Approach, Woodford Green
Description:
TPO 15/85 - Remove Cypress.
Planning ref:
September 2002 1547/02
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
34, Forest Approach, Woodford Green
Description:
Single storey rear extension.
Planning ref:
October 2001 1545/01
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
34, Forest Approach, Woodford Green
Description:
Single storey rear extension.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
17 August 2022 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
119 sqm (1,281 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

34 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 £810,743.
  • Based on an internal area of 119 m² and recent prices in Highams Park, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £654,000 to £835,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 34 Forest Approach last sold for £819,100 in July 2023.

HouseMetric shows 34 Forest Approach as 119 m² (1,281 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 C, from an inspection dated 17 August 2022. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 34 Forest Approach was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

34 Forest Approach is in postcode IG8 9BS, in Highams Park. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Forest Approach, IG8 9BS 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.