86a, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LA
About 86a
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. 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. At 56 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–80 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 6 units on file. Other recorded features include outbuildings.
Held since November 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2001–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 56.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 sits 59% above the 2002 sale of £173,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
- OutbuildingsYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
86a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£275,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 56.8% per year over 2 years.
£173,000
Growth on file: 56.8% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
6 November 2002Most recent
£173,000
+124.7%over 1 year18 January 2001
£77,000
Median price across the last 1 sales in RM1 2LA: £220,000 (2006–2006).
Nearby sales in RM1 2LA
Versus other Victoria Road homes
On habitable rooms, 86a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 72 (C)
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 58 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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
0.1 km
Albert Road Heath Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Concordia Academy. 34 schools nearby.
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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
55.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.5dB