21a, De Vere Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3EB
About 21a
21a is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3EB). 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. At 36 m² this is the 18th smallest of 56 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 18–209 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.
At 36 m² it's 20% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (45 m² median across 55 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
21a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 March 2027
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
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.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
21a 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
21a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£213,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 3EB: £200,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in IG1 3EB
Versus other De Vere Gardens homes
21a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 44 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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
De Vere Gardens — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Highlands Primary School. 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
56.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.2dB







