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1 bed flat for sale The Drive, London, E17

Guide Price

£299,995

Added on 23/09/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Tenure: Leasehold

About this property

Ideal first time buyer property!

This purpose built one bedroom flat is ideal for a first time buyer or investor and is perfectly located in this popular area of Walthamstow and is within close proximity to both Walthamstow Village & Walthamstow Central/Town centre.

The flat consists of a bedroom, large lounge as well as a kitchen and bathroom.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,591
Band B

£1,857
Band C

£2,122
Band D

£2,387
Band E

£2,917
Band F

£3,448
Band G

£3,978
Band H

£4,774

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Waltham Forest, 2026/27 bills run from £1,591 a year in band A to £4,774 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Waltham Forest, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Property timeline

Listed

September 2026 £299,995

1 bed · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the flat number.

Price guide

100 comparables · within 2.3 miles

Priced above 57% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £299,995 Median £280,000 · £220,000 – £375,000

Compared with 100 1-bed flats for sale within 2.3 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices.

Location

The Drive, London, E17

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £299,995

£149k £450k

Deposit10% £30,000

£0 £300k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £269,995 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £60,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Flat 5, Poplars House, The Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2024	474 sq ft £591/sq ft	474 sq ft	£591	£280,000
Flat 10, Poplars House, The Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2020	441 sq ft £522/sq ft	441 sq ft	£522	£230,550
Flat 10, Poplars House, The Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2017	441 sq ft £532/sq ft	441 sq ft	£532	£235,000
Flat 10, Poplars House, The Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2013	441 sq ft £317/sq ft	441 sq ft	£317	£140,000
Flat 10, Poplars House, The Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2007	441 sq ft £351/sq ft	441 sq ft	£351	£155,000
Flat 6, Poplars House, The Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2004	517 sq ft £274/sq ft	517 sq ft	£274	£141,500
Flat 6, Poplars House, The Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jan 2004	517 sq ft £211/sq ft	517 sq ft	£211	£109,000
Flat 6, Poplars House, The Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2003	517 sq ft £211/sq ft	517 sq ft	£211	£109,000