Flat 3, 5 Holstock Road, Ilford, IG1 1LG
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 1LG). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 36 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (36–90 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (51 versus a best of 77). The latest certificate (May 2026) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 60). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (56 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.
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Energy performance
Flat 3 sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Flat 3 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 3 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£226,000
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 co₂ emissions, Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
51 (E)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 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