How energy efficient is 3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB?

The current EPC rating for 3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB is F with a score of 26 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2021 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB?

3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB has a recorded floor area of 16 m² (172 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RM1 1DB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB heated?

The latest EPC at 3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB records to be used only when there is no heating/hot as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB located?

3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district.

Is 3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB in a safe area?

Police records around 3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (165% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB?

The closest primary school to 3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB is The Mawney Foundation School (470m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marshalls Park Academy (1.3km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB?

The closest bus stop to 3a, Flat 8, South Street, RM1 1DB is North Street Romford, 221m away. The nearest rail option is Romford Rail Station, 434m away.

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3a, Flat 8, South Street, Romford, RM1 1DB

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

16 m²

172 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 26

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a detached house in Romford (RM1 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 16 m² (around 172 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows an F (score 26), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2021); the latest reading is 3 bands lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on to be used only when there is no heating/hot.

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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's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

F26

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Apr 2021

EPC improved fromC70toF26

Hot Water

InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

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Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC FPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, Flat 8, 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

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

Floor Area for 3a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

26 (F)

Street avg 29 (F)

Above

Floor Area

16 m²

Street avg 18 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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