Flat 3, 1 Barley Lane, Ilford, IG3 8XD
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is an end-of-terrace house in Ilford (IG3 8XD). It has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (around 280 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 26 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (26–106 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor.
Today's modelled estimate of £169,000 is 13.3% below the 2024 sale of £195,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£697/sq ft) was about 149% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 26 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £195,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
60applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 3
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
£169,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£195,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 August 2024Most recent
£195,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG3 8XD: £195,000 (2024–2020).
Nearby sales in IG3 8XD
Everything we know about Flat 3, 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 Barley Lane homes
Flat 3 is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£7,500
Street avg £6,702
Floor Area
26 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.7 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
0.0 km
Goodmayes High Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Barley Lane Primary School. 58 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
53.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB