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1 Bengal Road, Ilford, IG1 2EH

2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 1 Bengal Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Bengal Road is an end-of-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 2EH). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £478,000 is 27.5% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£348/sq ft) was about 76% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in December 2017. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromE45toD62
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
25%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bengal Road, Ilford, IG1 2EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Bengal Road, Ilford, IG1 2EH

2decisions16documents40nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Oct 2019
    HMOOutline
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from dwelling (C3) to small HMO for up to 6 people (C4). (Summary)

    Council
    X BC Area 2 South West (KP)
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    3087/19
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Bengal Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£375,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 December 2017Most recent

    £375,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 2EH: £300,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Bengal Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Bengal Road is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,750

Street avg £2,666

Above

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bengal Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Ilford district page.
Full Ilford report

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

Bengal Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cleveland Road Primary School. 67 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IG1 2EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG1 2EH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 2EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Bengal Road, Ilford, IG1 2EH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.