What kind of home is 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG?

9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG last change hands?

9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG last sold for £580,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £498,000 in June 2019, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2019 and December 2024, 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG rose from £498,000 to £580,000, a change of £82,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG?

9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IG1 3QG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG use?

The latest EPC at 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG?

9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG is in council tax band E.

Which area is 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG in?

9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG sits in Ilford. It falls within the IG1 postcode district.

Is 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG 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 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG?

The closest primary school to 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG is Cranbrook Primary School (451m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Valentines High School (831m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG?

The closest bus stop to 9 Preston Gardens, IG1 3QG is Castleview Gardens, 129m away. The nearest underground option is Redbridge Underground Station, 596m away.

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9 Preston Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3QG

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Preston Gardens

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

9 Preston Gardens is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3QG). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2019. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2019–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£567/sq ft) was about 85.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 95 m² it's 16.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (114 m² median across 19 EPCs). Sold December 2024 for £580,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageDetached

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Feb 2019

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Preston Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 9 Preston Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3QG

1decisions1extensions5documents59nearby

Sept 2019
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.0 metres, highest point of 3.0 metres and height at the eaves of 3.0 metres.
Council
X BC Area 2 South West (KP)
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
3262/19
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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.

9 Preston Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£618,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£580,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2024Most recent
£580,000
+16.5%over 5 years
17 June 2019
£498,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3QG: £630,000 (2024–2018).

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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.

9 Preston Gardens is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,105

Street avg £3,402

Strongly above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Castleview Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cranbrook Primary School. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

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