12c, De Vere Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3ED
About 12c
12c is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3ED). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 45 m² this is the 17th smallest of 39 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 14–253 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 39 units on file.
It hasn't traded since June 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1998–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 sits 73.8% above the 2007 sale of £175,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£362/sq ft) was about 81.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 45 m² it's 21.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 38 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 May 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
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.
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Planning history
12c 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
12c has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
£305,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.8% per year over 9 years.
£175,500
Growth on file: 13.8% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
26 June 2007Most recent
£175,500
+17.8%over 2 years28 February 2005
£149,000
+29.6%over 2 years23 May 2002
£115,000
+161.4%over 3 years15 September 1998
£44,000
-21.8%15 September 1998
£56,300
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3ED: £800,000 (2025–2016).
Nearby sales in IG1 3ED
Versus other De Vere Gardens homes
On price per m², 12c stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,900
Street avg £3,406
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 42 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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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







