102a, Elgin Road, Ilford, IG3 8LW
About 102a
102a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG3 8LW). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 33 m² this is the 13th smallest of 69 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 17–224 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 69 units on file.
Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in September 2003. Across 1996–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 sits 93.6% above the 2003 sale of £110,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 102.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 33 m² it's 29.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (47 m² median across 68 EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff street
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
Planning history
102a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
60applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 102a
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
102a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£213,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.7% per year over 7 years.
£110,000
Growth on file: 19.7% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
23 September 2003Most recent
£110,000
+266.7%over 7 years4 July 1996
£30,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG3 8LW: £205,000 (2024–2016).
Everything we know about 102a, 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
Versus other Elgin Road homes
Floor Area for 102a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,333
Street avg £3,930
Floor Area
33 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.2 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
0.2 km
Wards Road/Aldborough Rd South — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Downshall Primary School. 55 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
50.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB