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2a, Ripon Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3SL

2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 3SL). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since October 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £470,000 sits 118.6% above the 2003 sale of £215,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£312/sq ft) was about 44% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 64 m² it sits well below the postcode median (100 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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 3)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2012from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromC77toD67
Sept 2024from Jul 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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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 2a, Ripon Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2a, Ripon Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3SL

2decisions2extensions40documents59nearby
  1. Dec 2017
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two-storey side extension to replace existing garage. Loft conversion incorporating hip-to-gable and rear dormer with roof-light at the front. Associated landscaping. (Summary)

    Council
    DC South Team/South RPC
    Extension
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    5070/17
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 59 notable nearby
  • The 40 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.

2a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£470,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£215,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 October 2003Most recent

    £215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 3SL: £660,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Ripon Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 2a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,359

Street avg £4,238

Below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

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

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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1 Lincoln Gardens

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1 Clarendon Gardens

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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

0.3 km

Wanstead Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cranbrook Primary School. 44 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 3SL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG1 3SL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 3SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.3dB

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

Common questions

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