What type of property is 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB?

5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB?

5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB last sold for £500,000 in December 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in May 2001, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2001 and December 2023, 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB rose from £145,000 to £500,000, a change of £355,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB?

The current EPC rating for 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB?

5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft). That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IG1 3SB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB?

5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB located?

5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB sits in Ilford. It falls within the IG1 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

What is crime like near 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB?

Police records around 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB 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.

Which schools serve 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB?

The closest primary school to 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB is Cranbrook Primary School (508m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Valentines High School (447m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Wanstead Lane, IG1 3SB is Beehive Lane Gants Hill, 228m away. The nearest underground option is Gants Hill Underground Station, 446m away.

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5 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, IG1 3SB

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Wanstead Lane

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

5 Wanstead Lane is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3SB). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£469/sq ft) was about 69% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2023 for £500,000.

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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

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 August 2028

1 year remaining

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, IG1 3SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Wanstead Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Wanstead Lane has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£534,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£500,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2023Most recent
£500,000
+244.8%over 22 years
3 May 2001
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3SB: £610,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in IG1 3SB

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.

5 Wanstead Lane outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,051

Street avg £3,751

Strongly above

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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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 3SB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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