261 The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,152 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £664,369 , which equates to approximately £577 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Jun 2015 for £430,000. Since then, the value has increased by £234,369, representing a 54.5% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £664,369 is:

  • 28.3% higher than the average property price on The Drive
  • 9.9% lower than the average in the IG1 3PN postcode area
  • and 33.8% higher than the average price for Ilford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 August 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1152 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£664,369
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£577
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

261 The Drive, Ilford, Redbridge, Greater London Authority, IG1 3PN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Aug 2015.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Jul 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 78.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to IG1 3PN

11 th / 15
Price Rank
10% lower than average
9 th / 11
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
2 nd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IG1 3PN , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 11 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£664,369
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
5 Jun 2015
£430,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1003 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2010
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £223,500
sale date: 17 May 2007
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £485,000
sale date: 4 May 2007

Data Sources

The property at 261 The Drive, Ilford, Redbridge, Greater London Authority, IG1 3PN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Jun 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Aug 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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