71a, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HR
About 71a
71a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 4HR). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 56 m² this is the 5th 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 across 37 units on file.
Held since March 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2001–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 27% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £279,000 sits 114.6% above the 2003 sale of £129,995.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingOff street
Building
- Heating systemGas
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
71a 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
71a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).
£279,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 27.0% per year over 1 year.
£129,995
Growth on file: 27.0% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
7 March 2003Most recent
£129,995
+39.8%over 1 year11 October 2001
£93,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 4HR: £360,000 (2023–2021).
Versus other Balfour Road homes
Habitable Rooms for 71a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,321
Street avg £2,990
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 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