What kind of home is 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH?

2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH sell for?

2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH last sold for £475,000 in February 2016, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH?

2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RM1 2TH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH use?

The latest EPC at 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH?

2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH in?

2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district.

Is 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH show an average of 299 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH?

The closest primary school to 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH is Hylands Primary School (363m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (216m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Francombe Gardens, RM1 2TH is Frances Bardsley Academy, 129m away. The nearest rail option is Gidea Park Rail Station, 915m away.

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2 Francombe Gardens, Romford, RM1 2TH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Francombe Gardens

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

2 Francombe Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Romford (RM1 2TH). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2015. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

11 years since the last transfer (February 2016). At 104 m² it's 25.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (140 m² median across 3 EPCs). 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £692,000 is 45.7% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jun 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

59%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

2 Francombe Gardens 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

£692,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£475,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 February 2016Most recent
£475,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 2TH: £610,000 (2025–1996).

Nearby sales in RM1 2TH

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.

2 Francombe Gardens outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 151 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

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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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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.

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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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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