126a, Elgin Road, Ilford, IG3 8LW
About 126a
126a is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG3 8LW). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 34 m² this is the 15th 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, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 71).
Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 sits 69.8% above the 2014 sale of £122,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 126.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in April 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. At 34 m² it's 27.7% 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
Energy performance
126a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Planning history
126a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
60applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 126a
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
126a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£208,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 15 years.
£122,500
Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
10 April 2014Most recent
£122,500
+31.7%over 11 years18 December 2002
£93,000
+144.7%over 3 years20 June 1999
£38,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG3 8LW: £205,000 (2024–2016).
Everything we know about 126a, 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
On years held, 126a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,603
Street avg £3,921
Floor Area
34 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 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