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98a, Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8EY

7 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
43 m²
463 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 98a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

98a is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG3 8EY). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 43 m² this is the 18th smallest of 46 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–91 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £194,000 sits 128.2% above the 2018 sale of £85,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£184/sq ft) was about 33.9% below the postcode norm. Sold December 2018 for £85,000. Across the public record there are 7 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look
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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromD66toF38
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2020from Feb 2020
EPC improved fromF38toE40
Low Energy Lighting
100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2021from Mar 2020
EPC improved fromE40toC69
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 98a, Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

98a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

60applications of note in the surrounding area

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We flagged 3 things worth checking at 98a

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  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
  • Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 22 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£85,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 December 2018Most recent

    £85,000

    +25.9%
  2. 3 July 2018

    £67,500

    -40.8%over 13 years
  3. 11 May 2005

    £114,000

    -2.6%over 1 year
  4. 7 April 2004

    £117,000

    +59.2%over 1 year
  5. 11 April 2002

    £73,500

    +14.8%over 1 year
  6. 26 October 2000

    £64,000

    +91.0%over 4 years
  7. 18 July 1996

    £33,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IG3 8EY: £155,000 (2024–2024).

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  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
  • Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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On the street

Versus other Aldborough Road South homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 98a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,977

Street avg £4,464

Strongly below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Ilford district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wards Road/Aldborough Rd South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Downshall Primary School. 57 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IG3 8EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IG3 8EY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IG3 8EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 98a, Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8EY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.