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About 86a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
86a is a one-bedroom detached house in Romford (RM1 2LA). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 56 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–61 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (70 versus a worst of 61). Other recorded features include outbuildings. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average.
Held since November 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Sale prices here have outpaced England HPI: 56.8% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 sits 59% above the 2002 sale of £173,000. At 56 m² the property is well over the postcode median (41 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
- Outbuildings
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)
Jun 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£275,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 56.8% per year over 2 years.
Last sold (2002)
£173,000
Growth on file: 56.8% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Victoria Road homes
Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 86a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 48 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
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
Albert Road Heath Park — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM1 2LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 64 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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Common questions
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