98b, Riverdene Road, Ilford, IG1 2EA
About 98b
98b is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 2EA). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 54 m² this is the 24th smallest of 38 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–137 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 38 units on file. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£396/sq ft) was about 66.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £230,000 in August 2023.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 April 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Wall insulation improved
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.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
98b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
40 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 98b has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£246,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 26 years.
£230,000
Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
16 August 2023Most recent
£230,000
+228.6%over 22 years13 August 2001
£69,995
+79.5%over 3 years21 August 1997
£39,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 2EA: £250,000 (2025–2016).
Nearby sales in IG1 2EA
Versus other Riverdene Road homes
Floor Area for 98b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,259
Street avg £4,316
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 45 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.7 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
0.2 km
Bengal Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Cleveland Road Primary School. 66 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
61.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
52.9dB







