85a, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HR
About 85a
85a is an end-of-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 4HR). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 59 m² this is the 15th 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 latest certificate (June 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.
Untraded for 26 years, with the last transfer in December 2000. Across 2000–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at -10.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £287,000 sits 263.3% above the 2000 sale of £79,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£124/sq ft) was about 46.6% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 June 2027
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
85a 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
85a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).
£287,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -10.4% per year over 1 year.
£79,000
Growth on file: -10.4% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
14 December 2000Most recent
£79,000
-10.4%17 November 2000
£88,200
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 4HR: £360,000 (2023–2021).
Versus other Balfour Road homes
85a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,339
Street avg £3,033
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 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