What kind of home is 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB?

2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB last change hands?

2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB last sold for £295,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £186,500 in February 2003, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB?

Across 2 sales between February 2003 and April 2015, 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB rose from £186,500 to £295,000, a change of £108,500. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB?

The current EPC rating for 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB?

2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB use?

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

What is the council tax band for 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB?

2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB in?

2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB?

Police records around 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB 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 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB?

The closest primary school to 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB is Hylands Primary School (528m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (460m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB?

The closest bus stop to 2 Manor Close, RM1 2RB is Manor Road Romford, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Romford Rail Station, 833m away.

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2 Manor Close, Romford, RM1 2RB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Manor Close

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

2 Manor Close is a semi-detached house in Romford (RM1 2RB). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 3-band jump.

11 years since the last transfer (April 2015). Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £430,000 is 45.8% above the 2015 sale price.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jun 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Manor Close, Romford, RM1 2RB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Manor Close 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£430,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£295,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

9 April 2015Most recent
£295,000
+58.2%over 12 years
4 February 2003
£186,500

Median price across the last 3 sales in RM1 2RB: £160,000 (2018–1995).

Nearby sales in RM1 2RB

On the street

Versus other Manor Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Manor Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

53 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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

0.1 km

Manor Road Romford — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls. 32 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 2RB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 2RB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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