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About 42a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
42a is a mid-terrace house in Romford (RM1 1RB). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 67 m² this is the 22nd smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–103 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 32 units on file.
At 67 m² it's 17.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 31 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.
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)
Sept 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 42a, South Street, Romford, RM1 1RB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Aug 2023AdvertisingPending
The display of 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 x internally illuminated double sided projecting sign and 2 x digital printed composite panels.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
42a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£234,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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.
Versus other South Street homes
Four headline reads against 31 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 76 (C)
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 65 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
Similar properties nearby
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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
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Western Road — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.5dB
Everything within walking distance
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