23a, Stanhope Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3LQ
About 23a
23a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 59 m² this is the 10th smallest of 51 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 53–189 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.
At 59 m² it sits well below the postcode median (120 m² across 50 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 is 34% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£370/sq ft) was about 82.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in January 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 April 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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 £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
23a 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
23a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£315,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£235,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 January 2015Most recent
£235,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3LQ: £590,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in IG1 3LQ
Versus other Stanhope Gardens homes
EPC Rating for 23a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,983
Street avg £3,833
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
597/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Seymour Gardens — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Highlands Primary School. 51 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
56.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.8dB







