What kind of home is 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD?

14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD is a mid-terrace house.

What did 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD sell for?

14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD last sold for £120,000 in January 2019, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £131,000 in July 2014, so prices have been falling over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2014 and January 2019, 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD fell from £131,000 to £120,000, a change of £11,000. That works out to roughly -2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD?

The current EPC rating for 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD?

14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IG1 3DD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD use?

The latest EPC at 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD?

14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD in?

14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD sits in Ilford. It falls within the IG1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD?

Police records around 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD show an average of 597 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD?

The closest primary school to 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD is Highlands Primary School (673m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Ursuline Academy Ilford (455m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD?

The closest bus stop to 14b, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DD is Cranbrook Road (IG1), 212m away. The nearest rail option is Ilford Station, 685m away.

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14b, Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DD

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 14b

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

14b is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3DD). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 57 m² this is the 27th 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, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor.

Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £257,000 sits 114.2% above the 2019 sale of £120,000. At 57 m² it's 21.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (47 m² median across 36 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: January 2019 at £120,000.

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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 3)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14b, Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14b 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

14b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£257,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.0% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£120,000

Growth on file: -2.0% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

10 January 2019Most recent
£120,000
-8.4%over 4 years
30 July 2014
£131,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3DD: £213,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in IG1 3DD

On the street

Versus other Empress Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14b outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,105

Street avg £3,785

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Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 42 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

0.2 km

Cranbrook Road (IG1) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Ursuline Academy Ilford. 51 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IG1 3DD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

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Common questions

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