What was the last sold price for 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG?

85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG last sold for £249,995 in February 2002, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £147,000 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and February 2002, 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG rose from £147,000 to £249,995, a change of £102,995. That works out to roughly +17.5% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG?

85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG is in council tax band E.

Where is 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG located?

85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG sits in Ilford. It falls within the IG1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG?

Police records around 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG 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.

Which schools serve 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG?

The closest primary school to 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG is Highlands Primary School (749m), one of 43 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Ursuline Academy Ilford (541m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG?

The closest bus stop to 85 Empress Avenue, IG1 3DG is Northbrook Road, 419m away. The nearest rail option is Ilford Rail Station, 630m away.

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85 Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DG

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About 85 Empress Avenue

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85 Empress Avenue is a five-bedroom property in Ilford (IG1 3DG). It has council tax band E.

Held since February 2002 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2024. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.5% per year.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 85 Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 85 Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DG

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Oct 2024
Tree WorksTrees
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TPO 06/06 T1 (False Acacia) - reduce crown by up to 4m and remove all dead / dying branches. (Summary).
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Neighbourhood CIL Area - South, BC Area 3 South (KP), DM Area - South/East, SANGS Catchment Zone - Roding Valley Park, SANGS Catchment Zone - Fairlop Waters Country Park
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8 docs on file
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Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2002)

£249,995

Growth on file: 17.5% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

11 February 2002Most recent
£249,995
+70.1%over 3 years
30 October 1998
£147,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3DG: £295,000 (2025–2022).

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Area

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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.

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