3a, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3EX
About 3a
3a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3EX). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 46 m² this is the 4th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–130 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in July 2006. Across 1995–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £273,000 sits 76.1% above the 2006 sale of £155,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£313/sq ft) was about 15.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 46 m² it's 21.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 8 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
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Energy performance
3a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 February 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
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Planning history
3a 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
Price for 3a has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.
£273,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.6% per year over 11 years.
£155,000
Growth on file: 14.6% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
27 July 2006Most recent
£155,000
+342.9%over 10 years24 August 1995
£35,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3EX: £260,000 (2020–2016).
Versus other The Drive homes
On co₂ emissions, 3a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,370
Street avg £2,405
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.5 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
0.1 km
Cranbrook Road (IG1) — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
The Ursuline Academy Ilford. 51 schools nearby.
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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
55.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB