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Upper Flat, 87 Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BL

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Upper Flat

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

Upper Flat is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3BL). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average.

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (97 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Oct 2014
Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CSolid (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 Upper Flat, 87 Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Upper Flat has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

59 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Upper Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3BL: £360,000 (2021–2006).

On the street

Versus other Northbrook Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Upper Flat is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Upper Flat

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£242k

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£243k

38a, Flat 4, Mansfield Road

IG1 3BD

Flat
£246k

38b, Flat 4, Mansfield Road

IG1 3BD

Flat
£248k

38b, Flat 3, Mansfield Road

IG1 3BD

Flat
£254k

38b, Flat 1, Mansfield Road

IG1 3BD

Flat
£256k

24a, Flat 2, Mansfield Road

IG1 3BD

Flat
£257k

43a, Flat 2, York Road

IG1 3AD

Flat
£273k

38b, Flat 2, Mansfield Road

IG1 3BD

Flat
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

0.2 km

Northbrook Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Ursuline Academy Ilford. 54 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 3BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG1 3BL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

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 Upper Flat, 87 Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.