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5 Friars Close, Ilford, IG1 4AZ

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Friars Close

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

5 Friars Close is an end-of-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 4AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. At 45 m² this is the 6th smallest of 74 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–88 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 2002–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 78.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (July 2017). At 45 m² it's 21.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 73 EPCs).

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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.

5 Friars Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jun 2011
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Friars Close, Ilford, IG1 4AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Friars Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

29 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 Friars Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£225,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 July 2017Most recent

    £225,000

    +87.5%over 14 years
  2. 3 July 2002

    £120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 4AZ: £282,500 (2026–2023).

On the street

Versus other Friars Close homes

Four headline reads against 73 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Friars Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £3,471

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Friars Close

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

0.3 km

Benton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy. 59 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 4AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG1 4AZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG1 4AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Friars Close, Ilford, IG1 4AZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.