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1 Francombe Gardens, Romford, RM1 2TH

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
140 m²
1507 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Francombe Gardens

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

1 Francombe Gardens is a detached house in Romford (RM1 2TH). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £783,000 — fresh data. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£520/sq ft) was about 22.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 Francombe Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 February 2035

8 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Francombe Gardens, Romford, RM1 2TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Francombe Gardens 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.

1 Francombe Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£815,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£783,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 July 2025Most recent

    £783,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 2TH: £475,000 (2022–1996).

On the street

Versus other Francombe Gardens homes

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

1 Francombe Gardens is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 139 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Francombe Gardens

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 · from £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

299/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Frances Bardsley Academy — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 2TH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM1 2TH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 2TH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

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 1 Francombe Gardens, Romford, RM1 2TH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.