128b, Elgin Road, Ilford, IG3 8LW
About 128b
128b is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ilford (IG3 8LW). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 36 m² this is the 17th 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. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£508/sq ft) was about 243.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in November 2016. At 36 m² it's 23.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (47 m² median across 68 EPCs).
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Already flagged here
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
- GarageYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
128b has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
60applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 128b
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 128b has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£214,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.2% per year over 20 years.
£197,000
Growth on file: 9.2% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
18 November 2016Most recent
£197,000
+155.9%over 14 years8 February 2002
£76,995
+126.5%over 5 years1 November 1996
£34,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG3 8LW: £216,000 (2024–2014).
Everything we know about 128b, 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
128b is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£5,472
Street avg £3,863
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 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