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1 Kings Road, Romford, RM1 2ST

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
118 m²
1270 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Kings Road

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

1 Kings Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Romford (RM1 2ST). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 118 m² it's 26.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 5 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £570,000. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£449/sq ft) was about 30.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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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.

1 Kings Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromD62toC70
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Kings Road, Romford, RM1 2ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Kings Road, Romford, RM1 2ST

0decisions2extensions13documents10nearby
  1. Nov 2020
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed front and rear dormers, floor plan redesign and all associated works

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    D0456.20
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 1 Kings Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£548,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£570,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 October 2025Most recent

    £570,000

    +42.5%over 8 years

  2. 10 September 2017

    £400,000

    +63.3%over 10 years

  3. 28 June 2007

    £245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 2ST: £426,000 (2023–2011).

On the street

Versus other Kings Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Kings Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,831

Street avg £3,990

Strongly above

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Kings Road

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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RM1 2AF

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£285k

1 Mercury Court, Victoria Road

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2 bed2 bath
£500k

1 Manor Road

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1 Albert Mews, Albert Road

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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

Manor Road Romford — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls. 32 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 2ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM1 2ST

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 2ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

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

Common questions

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