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8 The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3HT

3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
189 m²
2034 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 8 The Drive

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

8 The Drive is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3HT). It has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (around 2034 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 189 m² the property is well over the postcode median (50 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £869,000 is 18.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£361/sq ft) was about 16.3% below the postcode norm. Sold May 2019 for £735,000.

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Everything you need to know about 8 The Drive

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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

8 The Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Jul 2018
EPC improved fromE49toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 8 The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3HT

3decisions37documents59nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveHMO conversion
  1. Apr 2020
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from single dwelling (C3) to a large HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 14 people. (Summary).

    Council
    X BC Area 2 South West (KP)
    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    0749/20
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. HMODecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 59 notable nearby
  • The 37 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 The Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£869,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£735,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 May 2019Most recent

    £735,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3HT: £710,000 (2023–2003).

On the street

Versus other The Drive homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 The Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,889

Street avg £3,839

On par

Floor Area

189 m²

Street avg 194 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 8.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 The Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£863k

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IG1 3QD

4 bed3 bath
£924k

1 Exeter Gardens

IG1 3LA

5 bed4 bath
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1 Mornington Avenue

IG1 3QT

5 bed
£797k

1 Courtland Avenue

IG1 3DN

4 bed
£763k

1 Castleview Gardens

IG1 3QB

2 bed1 bath
£750k

1 Lincoln Gardens

IG1 3NF

3 bed1 bath
£687k

1 Lennox Gardens

IG1 3LF

4 bed2 bath
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

0.5 km

The Ursuline Academy Ilford. 50 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3HT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.