16a, Regarth Avenue, Romford, RM1 1TH
About 16a
16a is a semi-detached house in Romford (RM1 1TH). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 72 m² this is the 29th smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 62–103 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.
Held since October 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2002–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 40.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £286,000 sits 78.8% above the 2003 sale of £159,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£206/sq ft) was about 40.5% below the postcode norm.
Energy performance
16a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
16a has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
16a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£286,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 40.3% per year over 1 year.
£159,995
Growth on file: 40.3% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
1 October 2003Most recent
£159,995
+40.3%over 10 months20 November 2002
£114,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in RM1 1TH: £293,750 (2021–2005).
Versus other Regarth Avenue homes
On price per m², 16a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,222
Street avg £3,923
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 70 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Romford Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Concordia Academy. 41 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.3dB







