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Ley Street, Ilford, IG1

London

£500,000

Listed on 15/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
1035 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom end of terrace house offers a generous space in a desirable IG1 location, presenting a unique opportunity for renovation and investment. The property boasts two well-sized reception rooms, allowing for flexible use—ideal for creating inviting social areas or dedicated workspaces. The kitchen is functional but would greatly benefit from modern updates, providing an excellent chance to design a culinary space that meets contemporary needs. Upstairs, the three comfortable bedrooms provide ample room for family living, while the bathroom awaits updating to reflect your personal style. An additional outbuilding in the rear adds versatility, serving as extra storage or workspace. With off-street parking available, convenience is assured. Situated within the catchment area for reputable schools and close to Central Line stations for easy commuting into London, this property has significant potential for expansion or reconfiguration (subject to planning permission). This home truly represents a blank canvas ready for your vision to create an ideal family residence or profitable investment.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a light-refresh project with a useful canvas: two reception rooms, a long rear garden with an outbuilding, and off-street parking, while the photographed living spaces and fitted kitchen and bathroom look broadly usable. The visible scope is mainly local wall repair and redecoration, plus some garden maintenance; the listing also mentions possible expansion subject to planning, though feasibility is unconfirmed.

At £500,000, the asking price is about 8% above the local £/sqf average, and purchase plus works looks tight against local benchmarks. The strong condition score and good fundamentals and location give it appeal, but the overall numbers make this a selective project rather than an obvious value buy.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the stained and damaged lower wall area and redecorate to personalise the interior.
  • Make better use of the long rear garden and outbuilding, with maintenance to the worn paving and fencing.
  • Explore the stated expansion potential, subject to planning permission and a feasibility assessment.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Ley Street, Ilford, IG1
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Seven Kings Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Seven Kings

  • Newbury Park Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Newbury Park

  • Newbury Park Underground Station

    0.7 miles

    Underground · Newbury Park

  • Ilford Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Ilford

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,043
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-4.8% since listed
£500,000£25,000(-4.8%)
21/08/2026
Current price
£525,000Initial listing
14/07/2026

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