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16 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, IG1 3SB

3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
130 m²
1399 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 16 Wanstead Lane

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

16 Wanstead Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3SB). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 130 m² it's 22.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (106 m² median across 16 EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£436/sq ft) was about 61.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £610,000 in April 2023.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • GarageDouble

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Feb 2015
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
30%59%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, IG1 3SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at 16 Wanstead Lane.

3 applications on record at 16 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, IG1 3SB

3decisions3extensions4documents59nearby
  1. Feb 2002
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension.

    Council
    South Team/Area 7
    Reference
    0087/02
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 59 notable nearby
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

16 Wanstead Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£652,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£610,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 April 2023Most recent

    £610,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3SB: £580,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Wanstead Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£4,692

Street avg £3,780

Above

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Wanstead Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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

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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

Beehive Lane Gants Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low
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70 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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