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8 Gloucester Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NJ

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
183 m²
1970 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Gloucester Gardens

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

8 Gloucester Gardens is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (around 1970 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Poor.

At 183 m² the property is well over the postcode median (135 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). It changed hands recently, sold February 2026 for £770,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a loft conversion and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£391/sq ft) was about 93.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

  • Bedrooms4

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Aug 2015
EPC improved fromD64toC69
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
47%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Gloucester Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8 Gloucester Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NJ

2decisions2extensions1documents59nearby
  1. Jul 2006
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Loft conversion with rear dormer and front porch.

    ExtensionPorch
    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    1399/06
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • The 1 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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 Gloucester Gardens has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£842,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£770,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 February 2026Most recent

    £770,000

    +805.9%over 30 years
  2. 31 August 1995

    £85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3NJ: £530,000 (2025–2013).

On the street

Versus other Gloucester Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Gloucester Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,208

Street avg £3,210

Above

Floor Area

183 m²

Street avg 142 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Gloucester Gardens

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
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.

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 Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cranbrook Primary School. 52 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 3NJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG1 3NJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

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

Common questions

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