What kind of home is 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN last change hands?

1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN last sold for £198,000 in December 2006, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

The current EPC rating for 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN use?

The latest EPC at 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN in?

1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (165% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

The closest primary school to 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN is Hylands Primary School (425m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (471m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN is Albert Road Romford, 218m away. The nearest rail option is Romford Rail Station, 643m away.

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1 Abbey Close, Romford, RM1 2QN

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Abbey Close

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

1 Abbey Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM1 2QN). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Held since December 2006 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £395,000 sits 99.5% above the 2006 sale of £198,000.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Abbey Close, Romford, RM1 2QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Abbey Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Abbey Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£395,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£198,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 December 2006Most recent
£198,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 2QN: £350,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in RM1 2QN

On the street

Versus other Abbey Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Abbey Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,246

Street avg £4,350

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Albert Road Romford — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hylands Primary School. 33 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 2QN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 2QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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