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42a, Vaughan Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NZ

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 42a

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

42a is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 56 m² this is the 4th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–213 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since January 2003, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 sits 124% above the 2003 sale of £125,000. At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (102 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Dec 2015
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
78%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2026from Jun 2016
EPC improved fromD68toC73
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%69%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42a, Vaughan Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

42a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.4% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2003)

£125,000

Growth on file: 17.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 January 2003Most recent

    £125,000

    +41.2%over 2 years

  2. 27 November 2000

    £88,500

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

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.

42a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,232

Street avg £4,461

Strongly below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 53 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42a

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£311k

1 Mansfield House, Mansfield Road

IG1 3AZ

1 bed
£325k

1 De Vere Gardens

IG1 3EB

1 bed
£342k

1 Highlands Terrace, Highlands Gardens

IG1 3FH

£362k

1 Cumberland House, Mansfield Road

IG1 3AZ

£178k

1 Ipek House, Mansfield Road

IG1 3FF

£450k

1 Clarendon Gardens

IG1 3JN

4 bed
£456k

1 Cowley Road

IG1 3JL

£483k

1 Charles Church Walk

IG1 3RZ

3 bed
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.

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 3NZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG1 3NZ

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42a, Vaughan Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.