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Wanstead Park Road, Ilford

London

£500,000

Listed on 20/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
1302 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom end-of-terrace house has a practical layout, a private garden, off-street parking and side access. The listing describes the property as requiring modernisation, offering scope for a buyer to update the accommodation to suit their needs. Ilford Station, with Elizabeth line services, is nearby, along with local amenities.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

61out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £500,000, this three-bedroom end-terrace is priced at £384/sq ft, around 14% below the local average—a genuine acquisition advantage for a buyer looking to add value. The dated interiors offer a clear medium-scale project: update the worn kitchen and bathroom, refresh decoration and flooring, and reclaim the overgrown rear garden. Off-street parking, side access and an apparently intact front elevation add to the appeal, with Ilford Station and Elizabeth Line connections nearby.

Visible staining and discolouration in several areas warrant investigation, and the roof could not be assessed from the available views. The renovation range is £48,000–£78,000; at the £63,000 midpoint, purchase plus works is £563,000 before fees, leaving a relatively slim 3.3% margin against the implied local average value. That comparison is not a renovated GDV, so the project’s eventual value will depend on the finished result and costs.

Key opportunities

  • Replace the worn, dated kitchen and bathroom to give the home a more contemporary finish.
  • Refresh decoration and flooring across the living areas and bedrooms.
  • Clear and improve the overgrown rear garden, making better use of the private outdoor space.

Key risks

  • Visible staining or discolouration in several areas needs investigation.
  • The roof condition could not be assessed from the available photographs.
  • Allow for a medium-scale works budget and programme, including interior updates and clearing the overgrown, debris-strewn garden.

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Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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