What type of property is 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX?

3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX last change hands?

3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX last sold for £128,000 in November 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,500 in November 2002, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2002 and November 2014, 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX rose from £95,500 to £128,000, a change of £32,500. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX?

The current EPC rating for 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in December 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX?

3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (423 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IG1 3EX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX heated?

The latest EPC at 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX?

3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX located?

3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX sits in Ilford. It falls within the IG1 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX in a safe area?

Police records around 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX 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 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX?

The closest primary school to 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX is Highlands Primary School (734m), one of 41 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Ursuline Academy Ilford (398m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX?

The closest bus stop to 3b, The Drive, IG1 3EX is Cranbrook Road (IG1), 58m away. The nearest rail option is Ilford Station, 710m away.

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3b, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3EX

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

39 m²

423 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3b

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3b is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3EX). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 423 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 39 m² this is the 2nd 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 (December 2010) shows a C (score 73). The latest certificate is from December 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 sits 53.9% above the 2014 sale of £128,000. At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (59 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in November 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3b's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Dec 2020

Current Certificate

Dec 2010

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 8 December 2020

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Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3b, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3b 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£128,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

4 November 2014Most recent
£128,000
+34.0%over 11 years
8 November 2002
£95,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3EX: £260,000 (2020–2016).

Nearby sales in IG1 3EX

On the street

Versus other The Drive homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,257

Street avg £2,421

On par

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Ilford district page.

Full Ilford report

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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IG1 3EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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