Flat 1, 18 Douglas Road, Ilford, IG3 8UX
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG3 8UX). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 74).
Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £319,000 is 36.2% below the 2023 sale of £500,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£603/sq ft) was about 146.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 77 m² it sits well below the postcode median (110 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £500,000.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
60applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 1
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
Sale price has at least doubled since 2005.
£319,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 18 years.
£500,000
Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
30 March 2023Most recent
£500,000
+122.2%over 17 years27 September 2005
£225,000
+2.3%16 May 2005
£220,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG3 8UX: £590,000 (2024–2021).
Everything we know about Flat 1, 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 Douglas Road homes
Flat 1 outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
74 (C)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
Percy Road / Douglas Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Farnham Green Primary School. 54 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
49.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.4dB