86a, Wellesley Road, Ilford, IG1 4JZ
About 86a
86a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ilford (IG1 4JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. At 65 m² this is the 17th smallest of 42 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–206 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 42 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.
Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in December 2006. Across 2003–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 46.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £309,000 sits 65.7% above the 2006 sale of £186,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£267/sq ft) was about 50.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 July 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
More low energy lighting installed
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 £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
86a 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 86a has grown more than fourfold since the 2003 starting point.
£309,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 46.6% per year over 4 years.
£186,500
Growth on file: 46.6% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
8 December 2006Most recent
£186,500
+323.9%over 3 years28 February 2003
£44,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 4JZ: £302,500 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in IG1 4JZ
Versus other Wellesley Road homes
On epc rating, 86a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,869
Street avg £3,002
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 67 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 3.2 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
0.3 km
Coventry Road / Granville Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
The Ursuline Academy Ilford. 57 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







