49 Francis Avenue, Ilford, IG1 1TS
About 49 Francis Avenue
49 Francis Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 1TS). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).
It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £347,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £431,000 is 24.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£454/sq ft) was about 117.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 August 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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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
49 Francis Avenue 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
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2002.
£431,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 24 years.
£347,000
Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 24 years.
Sales timeline
29 October 2025Most recent
£347,000
+44.6%over 19 years15 June 2006
£240,000
+50.0%over 8 months27 October 2005
£160,000
+46.8%over 3 years30 January 2002
£109,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 1TS: £375,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in IG1 1TS
Versus other Francis Avenue homes
On years held, 49 Francis Avenue runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,887
Street avg £2,676
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 83 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 3.7 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
0.4 km
Winston Way Academy. 59 schools nearby.
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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
53.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB