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3a, Flat 3, South Street, Romford, RM1 1DB

EPC B
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
17 m²
183 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 86
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3a is a mid-terrace house in Romford (RM1 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 17 m² (around 183 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (January 2026) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in April 2021 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B86
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Apr 2021
EPC improved fromC70toF32
Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Jan 2026from Apr 2025
EPC improved fromF32toB86
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Walls
Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC BPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, Flat 3, South Street, Romford, RM1 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3a has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

86 (B)

Street avg 25 (F)

Strongly above

Floor Area

17 m²

Street avg 18 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Romford district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

North Street Romford — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Mawney Foundation School. 36 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM1 1DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM1 1DB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 1DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3a, Flat 3, South Street, Romford, RM1 1DB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.