14a, Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DD
About 14a
14a is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3DD). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 36 m² this is the 10th smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–231 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 37 units on file.
Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 55.5% above the 2019 sale of £146,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£377/sq ft) was about 76.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 36 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (48 m² median across 36 EPCs). Last sale on file: £146,000 in September 2019.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 July 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency 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.
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Planning history
14a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
59 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
14a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£227,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 24 years.
£146,000
Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 24 years.
Sales timeline
5 September 2019Most recent
£146,000
+284.2%over 23 years5 March 1996
£38,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3DD: £213,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in IG1 3DD
Versus other Empress Avenue homes
Years Held for 14a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£4,056
Street avg £3,664
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 43 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.0 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
Cranbrook Road (IG1) — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
The Ursuline Academy Ilford. 51 schools nearby.
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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
57.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.5dB







