What kind of home is 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ?

38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ?

38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ last sold for £145,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,500 in March 1999, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1999 and April 2014, 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ rose from £52,500 to £145,000, a change of £92,500. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ have?

The current EPC rating for 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ?

38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IG1 3NZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ use?

The latest EPC at 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ in?

38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ sits in Ilford. It falls within the IG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ?

Police records around 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ 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 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ?

The closest primary school to 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ is Cranbrook Primary School (356m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Valentines High School (551m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ?

The closest bus stop to 38a, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3NZ is Bethell Avenue, 237m away. The nearest underground option is Gants Hill Underground Station, 747m away.

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38a, Vaughan Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (38–213 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (102 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 is 47.6% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£354/sq ft) was about 58.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in April 2014.

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

Bedrooms1

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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.

38a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Dec 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, Vaughan Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38a 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£145,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

30 April 2014Most recent
£145,000
+176.2%over 15 years
17 March 1999
£52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3NZ: £420,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in IG1 3NZ

On the street

Versus other Vaughan Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

38a is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,816

Street avg £4,065

On par

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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.

Full Ilford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

597/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bethell Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Cranbrook Primary School. 50 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3NZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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