What kind of home is 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ?

32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ?

32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ last sold for £700,000 in August 2025. Before that, it sold for £387,000 in December 2003, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and August 2025, 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ rose from £387,000 to £700,000, a change of £313,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ?

The current EPC rating for 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ?

32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (1,744 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ use?

The latest EPC at 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ?

32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ in?

32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ sits in Ilford. It falls within the IG1 postcode district.

Is 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ 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.

What schools are near 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ?

The closest primary school to 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ is Highlands Primary School (193m), one of 41 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Valentines High School (944m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ?

The closest bus stop to 32 Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZ is St Andrew's Church (IG1), 141m away. The nearest underground option is Redbridge Underground Station, 1.0km away.

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32 Rochester Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3LZ

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

162 m²

1744 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 32 Rochester Gardens

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

32 Rochester Gardens is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Ilford (IG1 3LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £700,000. Across 2003–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£401/sq ft) was about 40.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

32 Rochester Gardens ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD59toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Rochester Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Rochester Gardens 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.

32 Rochester Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£765,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£700,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

31 August 2025Most recent
£700,000
+80.9%over 21 years
5 December 2003
£387,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3LZ: £818,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in IG1 3LZ

On the street

Versus other Rochester Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 32 Rochester Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,321

Street avg £3,448

Above

Floor Area

162 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 8.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

597/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Andrew's Church (IG1) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Highlands Primary School. 52 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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