115a, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BH
About 115a
115a is a two-bedroom detached house in Ilford (IG1 4BH). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). At 40 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–104 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 23 units on file. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.
Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in September 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1998–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 is 24.5% above the 2009 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£569/sq ft) was about 85.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Building
- TenureFreehold
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 October 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls changed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
115a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
29 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 115a has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.
£305,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.6% per year over 11 years.
£245,000
Growth on file: 19.6% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
10 September 2009Most recent
£245,000
-14.0%over 1 year24 September 2007
£285,000
+691.7%over 8 years18 December 1998
£36,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 4BH: £390,000 (2023–2016).
Versus other Ley Street homes
115a is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£6,125
Street avg £4,221
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 47 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Griggs Approach — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Christchurch Primary School. 55 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB







