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18 Preston Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3QG

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
136 m²
1464 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 18 Preston Gardens

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

18 Preston Gardens is an end-of-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3QG). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

At 136 m² it's 21.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (112 m² median across 19 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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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.

18 Preston Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate
Mar 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 March 2030

3 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property 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 18 Preston Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 18 Preston Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3QG

1decisions1extensions11documents59nearby
  1. Oct 2023
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Loft conversion with rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front rooflights. Removal of chimney (summary)

    Council
    Neighbourhood CIL Area - South, BC Area 3 South (KP)
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    2965/23
    Full record in report

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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.

18 Preston Gardens has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£670,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3QG: £630,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Preston Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 18 Preston Gardens stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Below

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Preston 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

Castleview Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cranbrook Primary School. 46 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Common questions

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