40a, Pembroke Road, Ilford, IG3 8PH
About 40a
40a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG3 8PH). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). At 49 m² this is the 7th smallest of 44 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–148 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 44 units on file.
It hasn't traded since September 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £273,000 sits 106.8% above the 2001 sale of £132,000. At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (96 m² across 43 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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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
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
40a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
60applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 40a
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
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Sales history & valuation
40a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£273,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.9% per year over 1 year.
£132,000
Growth on file: 10.9% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
3 September 2001Most recent
£132,000
+10.9%18 April 2001
£119,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG3 8PH: £520,000 (2025–2021).
Everything we know about 40a, 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 Pembroke Road homes
EPC Rating for 40a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,694
Street avg £3,234
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 1.7 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
Chester Road (IG3) — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
The Palmer Catholic Academy. 57 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB