87a, Endsleigh Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3EG
About 87a
87a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Ilford (IG1 3EG). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 49 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–206 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 39). The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.
It hasn't traded since October 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £256,000 sits 303.1% above the 2000 sale of £63,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£120/sq ft) was about 35.5% below the postcode norm. At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (109 m² across 31 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms2
Energy performance
87a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 February 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Get a survey for this property
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
87a 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
87a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).
£256,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.6% per year over 4 years.
£63,500
Growth on file: 11.6% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
19 October 2000Most recent
£63,500
+54.9%over 3 years29 October 1996
£41,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3EG: £481,500 (2025–2016).
Nearby sales in IG1 3EG
Versus other Endsleigh Gardens homes
Price per m² for 87a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,296
Street avg £3,204
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.3 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
0.4 km
De Vere Gardens — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Highlands Primary School. 54 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
58.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.6dB







