Flat 2, 5 Holstock Road, Ilford, IG1 1LG
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 1LG). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 72 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–90 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (77 versus a worst of 51). The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 72 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
43 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£251,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 1LG: £138,000 (2021–1999).
Nearby sales in IG1 1LG
Versus other Holstock Road homes
On epc rating, Flat 2 stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
77 (C)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 49 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Hainault Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Winston Way Academy. 61 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.3dB