125a, St Marys Road, Ilford, IG1 1QY
About 125a
125a is a two-bedroom detached house in Ilford (IG1 1QY). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 52 m² this is the 6th smallest of 40 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–213 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 40 units on file.
Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in August 2006. Today's modelled estimate of £244,000 sits 62.7% above the 2006 sale of £150,000. At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- GarageYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 July 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Window efficiency improved
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
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.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
125a 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
125a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£244,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£150,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
17 August 2006Most recent
£150,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 1QY: £475,000 (2026–2023).
Versus other St Marys Road homes
On price per m², 125a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,885
Street avg £3,593
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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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
Connaught Road Seven Kings — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.2dB







