Flat 2, 257 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4TG
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 4TG). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. At 64 m² this is the 5th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–92 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
Across 2003–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £546,000 is 22% below the 2006 sale of £700,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. It hasn't traded since February 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. At 64 m² the property is well over the postcode median (34 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- ConciergeYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 May 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Planning history
Flat 2 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
£546,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 3 years.
£700,000
Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
28 February 2006Most recent
£700,000
+16.7%over 2 years18 June 2003
£600,000
Versus other Cranbrook Road homes
Flat 2 is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
EPC Rating
76 (C)
Street avg 74 (C)
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 42 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 1.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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
0.0 km
Northbrook Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
The Ursuline Academy Ilford. 53 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
55.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.3dB







