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Flat 5, 38 Postway Mews, Ilford, IG1 1BN

Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
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Overview

About Flat 5

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Flat 5 is a one-bedroom property in Ilford (IG1 1BN). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft). At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–86 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (74 versus a best of 82). The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a C (score 74). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016. At 42 m² it's 27.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 19 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat 5's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Feb 2025

Current Certificate
Feb 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 February 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 38 Postway Mews, Ilford, IG1 1BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

43 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on Flat 5 was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 September 2016Most recent

    £225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 1BN: £267,500 (2023–2016).

On the street

Versus other Postway Mews homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Flat 5 lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,357

Street avg £9,766

Above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 7 years

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 5

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Ilford district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

597/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

High Road Ilford — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cleveland Road Primary School. 61 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IG1 1BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG1 1BN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 1BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 5, 38 Postway Mews, Ilford, IG1 1BN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.