What kind of home is 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA?

20a, South Street, RM1 1RA is a semi-detached house.

What did 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA sell for?

20a, South Street, RM1 1RA last sold for £430,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA?

The current EPC rating for 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA?

20a, South Street, RM1 1RA has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RM1 1RA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA use?

The latest EPC at 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA?

20a, South Street, RM1 1RA 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 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA in?

20a, South Street, RM1 1RA sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

How safe is the area around 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA?

Police records around 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA 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 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA?

The closest primary school to 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA is The Mawney Foundation School (469m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (1.4km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA?

The closest bus stop to 20a, South Street, RM1 1RA is Western Road, 218m away. The nearest rail option is Romford Rail Station, 391m away.

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20a, South Street, Romford, RM1 1RA

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20a

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

20a is a semi-detached house in Romford (RM1 1RA). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).

Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 48.1% below the 2024 sale of £430,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. Last sale on file: £430,000 in November 2024.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 October 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from May 2009

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20a, South Street, Romford, RM1 1RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20a 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.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£430,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 November 2024Most recent
£430,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in RM1 1RA: £250,000 (2018–2018).

Nearby sales in RM1 1RA

20 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RA
Sold Aug 2018
£150,000

On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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.

Full Romford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

299/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Western Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Mawney Foundation School. 35 schools nearby.

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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 1RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 1RA

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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