87a, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HR
About 87a
87a is a semi-detached house in Ilford (IG1 4HR). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 73 m² this is the 30th 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 (February 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
11 years since the last transfer (January 2016). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 73 m² it's 22.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (60 m² median across 36 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £366,000 is 28.4% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£363/sq ft) was about 55.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 February 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
High performance glazing installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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
87a 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 87a has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.
£366,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.5% per year over 17 years.
£285,000
Growth on file: 9.5% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
22 January 2016Most recent
£285,000
+338.5%22 January 2016
£65,000
-44.4%over 12 years3 March 2003
£117,000
+95.0%over 4 years30 November 1998
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 4HR: £360,000 (2023–2021).
Versus other Balfour Road homes
Floor Area for 87a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£890
Street avg £3,052
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 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