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28b, Highlands Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3LD

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 54
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 28b

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

28b is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3LD). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 60 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (60–220 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (54 versus a best of 77). The latest certificate (November 2016) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66).

At 60 m² it sits well below the postcode median (124 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

28b sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E54
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 November 2026

1 month remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from May 2014
Low Energy Lighting
43%71%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28b, Highlands Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28b has no planning applications on record.

59

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.

28b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£307,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3LD: £650,000 (2025–2022).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 28b

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.
£311k

1 Mansfield House, Mansfield Road

IG1 3AZ

1 bed
£325k

1 De Vere Gardens

IG1 3EB

1 bed
£342k

1 Highlands Terrace, Highlands Gardens

IG1 3FH

£362k

1 Cumberland House, Mansfield Road

IG1 3AZ

£450k

1 Clarendon Gardens

IG1 3JN

4 bed
£456k

1 Cowley Road

IG1 3JL

£483k

1 Charles Church Walk

IG1 3RZ

3 bed
£487k

1 Carlisle Gardens

IG1 3SN

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

Crime

597/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Seymour Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Highlands Primary School. 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 3LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG1 3LD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

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 28b, Highlands Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3LD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.