What type of property is 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL?

4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL last change hands?

4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL last sold for £180,000 in January 2000, around 27 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in October 1995, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL?

Across 2 sales between October 1995 and January 2000, 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL rose from £110,000 to £180,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +12.2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has dropped from a D recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL?

4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IG1 3NL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL have?

4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL has 6 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL?

4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL located?

4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL sits in Ilford. It falls within the IG1 postcode district.

Is 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL 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.

Which schools serve 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL?

The closest primary school to 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL is Cranbrook Primary School (224m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Valentines High School (904m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Hereford Gardens, IG1 3NL is Wanstead Lane, 84m away. The nearest underground option is Redbridge Underground Station, 696m away.

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4 Hereford Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NL

7 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 4 Hereford Gardens

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

4 Hereford Gardens is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Ilford (IG1 3NL). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since January 2000, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. At 122 m² it sits well below the postcode median (183 m² across 8 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. Across 1995–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £730,000 sits 305.6% above the 2000 sale of £180,000. 7 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3

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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.

4 Hereford Gardens sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromD68toE49

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (15 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Hereford Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

7 applications on record at 4 Hereford Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NL

7decisions7extensions65documents59nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jul 2013
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Demolish existing storage, single storey front and rear extensions.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
0944/13
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More recent applications — locked
DemolitionAug 2024Decision
ExtensionJun 2023Decision

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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.

4 Hereford Gardens's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£730,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£180,000

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

27 January 2000Most recent
£180,000
+63.6%over 4 years
23 October 1995
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3NL: £480,000 (2021–2008).

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On the street

Versus other Hereford Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 Hereford Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,475

Street avg £2,257

On par

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 190 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

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Area

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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

Wanstead Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cranbrook Primary School. 51 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.3dB

Low

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