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40 Hickling Road, Ilford, IG1 2HY

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 40 Hickling Road

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

40 Hickling Road is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 2HY). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 126 m² the property is well over the postcode median (89 m² across 47 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £480,000 in March 2026. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2003. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2016–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £558,000 is 16.3% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£354/sq ft) was about 85.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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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)
Sept 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 September 2027

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from Jun 2016
Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

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 40 Hickling Road, Ilford, IG1 2HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 40 Hickling Road, Ilford, IG1 2HY

1decisions1extensions40nearby
  1. Dec 2003
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Loft conversion with rear dormer.

    Council
    South Team/Area 6
    Reference
    2286/03
    Full record in report

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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.

40 Hickling Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£558,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£480,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 March 2026Most recent

    £480,000

    +14.3%over 9 years

  2. 24 November 2016

    £420,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 2HY: £181,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Hickling Road homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Hickling Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,810

Street avg £2,969

Above

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Hickling Road

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

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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
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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

Crime

597/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wingate Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Uphall Primary School. 64 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 2HY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG1 2HY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 2HY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.3dB

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

Common questions

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