16b, Christchurch Road, Ilford, IG1 4QY
About 16b
16b is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 4QY). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).
Across 2003–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £379,000 sits 116.6% above the 2012 sale of £175,000. At 69 m² it sits well below the postcode median (107 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 October 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Wall insulation improved
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 £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
16b 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
16b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£379,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.7% per year over 8 years.
£175,000
Growth on file: 0.7% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
23 February 2012Most recent
£175,000
+6.1%over 8 years14 November 2003
£165,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 4QY: £370,000 (2021–2013).
Nearby sales in IG1 4QY
Versus other Christchurch Road homes
16b is notably below the street on habitable rooms.
Price per m²
£2,536
Street avg £2,880
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 113 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 4.2 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
Christchurch Road (IG1) — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Christchurch Primary School. 55 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
52.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.7dB







