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Flat 2, 28 Thornton Road, Ilford, IG1 2ER

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 2ER). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since May 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £462,000 sits 84.8% above the 2005 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£280/sq ft) was about 16.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2017. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 October 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromD56toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
50%82%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 28 Thornton Road, Ilford, IG1 2ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Flat 2, 28 Thornton Road, Ilford, IG1 2ER

1decisions1extensions14documents40nearby
  1. Feb 2017
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front roof lights. (Summary)

    Council
    DC South Team/South RPC , X BC Area 2 South West (KP)
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    5813/16
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 40 notable nearby
  • The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Flat 2 has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£462,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£250,000

Growth on file: 19.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 May 2005Most recent

    £250,000

    +163.2%over 5 years

  2. 17 December 1999

    £95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 2ER: £440,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Thornton Road homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Flat 2 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,012

Street avg £3,230

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 2

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

0.3 km

Clementswood Baptist Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Uphall 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 2ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.7dB

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 Flat 2, 28 Thornton Road, Ilford, IG1 2ER. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.