Flat 5, 596 Green Lane, Ilford, IG3 9SQ
About Flat 5
Flat 5 is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG3 9SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 19 m² (around 205 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band A. At 19 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (19–56 m²). The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2018. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average.
Today's modelled estimate of £176,000 sits 17500% above the 2014 sale of £1,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£5/sq ft) was about 98.7% below the postcode norm. At 19 m² it sits well below the postcode median (49 m² across 37 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in December 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.
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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
Flat 5's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
50applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at Flat 5
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
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on Flat 5 was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£176,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£1,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
1 December 2014Most recent
£1,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG3 9SQ: £350,000 (2013–2002).
Everything we know about Flat 5, 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
Versus other Green Lane homes
Flat 5 is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£53
Street avg £5,675
Floor Area
19 m²
Street avg 51 m²
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Street avg 1.9 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
Goodmayes Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Goodmayes Primary School. 56 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
52.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.7dB