56a, Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DD
About 56a
56a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3DD). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 56 m² this is the 26th 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.
It hasn't traded since August 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 sits 117% above the 2003 sale of £135,000. At 56 m² it's 19.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (47 m² median across 36 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Everything you need to know about 56a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 March 2030
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
56a 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
56a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.
£293,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.5% per year over 5 years.
£135,000
Growth on file: 20.5% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
14 August 2003Most recent
£135,000
+62.7%over 2 years20 June 2001
£83,000
+50.9%over 2 years20 October 1998
£55,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3DD: £213,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in IG1 3DD
Versus other Empress Avenue homes
56a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,411
Street avg £3,766
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 42 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
Everything you need to know about 56a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
1 Mansfield House, Mansfield Road
IG1 3AZ
1 De Vere Gardens
IG1 3EB
1 Castleview Gardens
IG1 3QB
1 Charles Church Walk
IG1 3RZ
1 Belgrave Road
IG1 3AW
1 Endsleigh Gardens
IG1 3EQ
1 Lincoln Gardens
IG1 3NF
1 Clarendon Gardens
IG1 3JN
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.
Go deeper on the local area
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