61a, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HR
About 61a
61a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ilford (IG1 4HR). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 60 m² this is the 19th smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–149 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a loft. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£542/sq ft) was about 155.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £350,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- LoftYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff street
Building
- TenureFreehold
- EV chargerYes
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 February 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
61a 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 61a has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£357,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 26 years.
£350,000
Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
22 June 2023Most recent
£350,000
+8.7%over 2 years25 June 2020
£322,000
+101.3%over 10 years9 February 2010
£160,000
+6.0%over 5 years22 July 2004
£151,000
+224.7%over 6 years21 August 1997
£46,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 4HR: £575,000 (2023–2021).
Versus other Balfour Road homes
Years Held for 61a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£5,833
Street avg £2,837
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.8 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
0.2 km
Griggs Approach — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
The Ursuline Academy Ilford. 56 schools nearby.
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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
55.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.3dB