97a, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HR
About 97a
97a is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 4HR). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). At 61 m² this is the 24th 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.
It hasn't traded since March 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–1997, sale prices on this property compounded at 38.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £269,000 sits 478.5% above the 1997 sale of £46,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£71/sq ft) was about 69.6% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Everything you need to know about 97a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 November 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
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.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
97a 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
97a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).
£269,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 38.8% per year over 1 year.
£46,500
Growth on file: 38.8% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
26 March 1997Most recent
£46,500
+38.8%over 11 months16 April 1996
£33,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 4HR: £360,000 (2023–2021).
Versus other Balfour Road homes
97a is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£762
Street avg £3,058
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Everything you need to know about 97a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
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.
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
55.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.3dB