16a, Manor Road, Romford, RM1 2RA
About 16a
16a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Romford (RM1 2RA). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). At 59 m² this is the 10th smallest of 36 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–208 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 36 units on file.
Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £300,000 — fresh data. At 59 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£472/sq ft) was about 136.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 March 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
16a 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
16a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£292,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 11 years.
£300,000
Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
1 October 2025Most recent
£300,000
+13.2%over 6 years28 August 2019
£265,000
+12.8%over 4 years19 December 2014
£235,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 2RA: £450,000 (2024–2021).
Versus other Manor Road homes
16a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£5,085
Street avg £2,042
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
299/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Manor Road Romford — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls. 33 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
50.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB







