What did 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED sell for?

163a, North Street, RM1 1ED last sold for £190,000 in August 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

The current EPC rating for 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a G recorded in September 2024 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

163a, North Street, RM1 1ED has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED use?

The latest EPC at 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

163a, North Street, RM1 1ED is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED in?

163a, North Street, RM1 1ED sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

Police records around 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED show an average of 299 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

The closest primary school to 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED is St Peter's Catholic Primary School (322m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marshalls Park Academy (1.0km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

The closest bus stop to 163a, North Street, RM1 1ED is The Avenue (RM1), 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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163a, North Street, Romford, RM1 1ED

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 163a

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

163a is a semi-detached house in Romford (RM1 1ED). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2024 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average.

Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £190,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 is 10% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£315/sq ft) was about 57.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

163a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 November 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Sept 2024

EPC improved fromG3toD60

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Nov 2025from Oct 2024

EPC improved fromD60toC78

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th century2nd Floor MaisonetteEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 163a, North Street, Romford, RM1 1ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

163a 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.

163a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£190,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 August 2025Most recent
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 1ED: £144,500 (2023–2004).

Nearby sales in RM1 1ED

On the street

Versus other North Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

163a is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,393

Street avg £4,879

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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12 Malt House Place

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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.

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Crime

299/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Avenue (RM1) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Peter's Catholic Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 1ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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