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73 Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DG

3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
188 m²
2024 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 73 Empress Avenue

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

73 Empress Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3DG). It has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (around 2024 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 188 m² the property is well over the postcode median (95 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2021
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
54%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from Oct 2022
EPC improved fromD62toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 73 Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 73 Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DG

3decisions3extensions28documents59nearby
  1. May 2022
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Loft conversion with two rear dormers. Three front roof lights. (Summary)

    Council
    Neighbourhood CIL Area - South, BC Area 3 South (KP)
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    0981/22
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

Unlock 73 Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DG's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 59 notable nearby
  • The 28 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

73 Empress Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£788,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 3DG: £295,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Empress Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 73 Empress Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

188 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 73 Empress Avenue

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
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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

0.4 km

Northbrook Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Ursuline Academy Ilford. 56 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 3DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG1 3DG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.9dB

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 73 Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.