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Swale House, Flat 4, 563 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1FS

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Swale House

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

Swale House is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 1FS). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. At 66 m² this is the 9th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in Swale House, where floor areas span 60–81 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 (77 versus a best of 84). The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last changed hands 13 years ago, in October 2013. Across 2012–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £270,000 is 38.5% above the 2013 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingUnderground

Building

  • ConciergeYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

Swale House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Aug 2012
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Windows
High PerformanceTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Low Energy Lighting
7%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2025from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromB82toC76
Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Jun 2026from May 2025
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Swale House, Flat 4, 563 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1FS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Swale House 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.

Swale House changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£195,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 October 2013Most recent

    £195,000

    +8.3%over 12 months

  2. 2 November 2012

    £180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 1FS: £250,000 (2016–2014).

On the street

Versus other High Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Swale House lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,955

Street avg £3,412

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Swale House

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
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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.
Full Ilford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

597/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Aldborough Road South Seven Kings — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ark Isaac Newton Academy. 60 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 1FS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG1 1FS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 1FS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

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 Swale House, Flat 4, 563 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1FS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.