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5a, Manor Road, Romford, RM1 2RA

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a semi-detached house in Romford (RM1 2RA). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. At 86 m² this is the 19th 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. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 is 12.1% below the 2023 sale of £335,500, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£362/sq ft) was about 77.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £335,500.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Early 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Manor Road, Romford, RM1 2RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£335,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 October 2023Most recent

    £335,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 2RA: £680,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Manor Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,901

Street avg £2,127

Above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

Rising 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM1 2RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM1 2RA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 2RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5a, Manor Road, Romford, RM1 2RA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.