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157 Grange Road, Ilford, IG1 1HA

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 157 Grange Road

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

157 Grange Road is a five-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 1HA). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. At 62 m² this is the 5th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–146 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £374,000 sits 51.4% above the 2011 sale of £247,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£370/sq ft) was about 59.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 15 years since the last transfer (October 2011). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. At 62 m² it's 27.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 23 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

  • Bedrooms5

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from May 2011
EPC improved fromG18toD60
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2025from Oct 2019
EPC improved fromD60toC73
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 157 Grange Road, Ilford, IG1 1HA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

2 applications on record at 157 Grange Road, Ilford, IG1 1HA

2decisions23documents43nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Jan 2024
    SubdivisionAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Use of dwelling as two flats (summary)

    Council
    Neighbourhood CIL Area - South, BC Area 3 South (KP)
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    3545/23
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. SubdivisionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 43 notable nearby
  • The 23 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

157 Grange Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£374,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£247,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 October 2011Most recent

    £247,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 1HA: £430,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Grange Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

157 Grange Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 157 Grange Road

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.

Crime

597/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Sunnyside Road / Albert Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Cleveland Road Primary School. 67 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 1HA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG1 1HA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 1HA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 157 Grange Road, Ilford, IG1 1HA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.