98a, Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8EY
About 98a
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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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
98a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
60applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 98a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.
£194,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 22 years.
£85,000
Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
12 December 2018Most recent
£85,000
+25.9%3 July 2018
£67,500
-40.8%over 13 years11 May 2005
£114,000
-2.6%over 1 year7 April 2004
£117,000
+59.2%over 1 year11 April 2002
£73,500
+14.8%over 1 year26 October 2000
£64,000
+91.0%over 4 years18 July 1996
£33,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG3 8EY: £155,000 (2024–2024).
Nearby sales in IG3 8EY
104c, Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8EY
Sold Oct 2024
£375,000Flat 6, 92 Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8EY
Sold Oct 2024
£138,00080a, Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8EY
Sold Aug 2024
£222,000Flat 2, 92 Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8EY
Sold Feb 2024
£185,00080b, Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8EY
Sold Aug 2023
£350,000
Everything we know about 98a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look

Versus other Aldborough Road South homes
Price per m² for 98a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,977
Street avg £4,464
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.9dB