What type of property is 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE?

2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE last change hands?

2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE last sold for £215,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in June 2006, so prices have been falling over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and April 2015, 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE fell from £230,000 to £215,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly -0.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE?

2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE?

2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE located?

2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE?

Police records around 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE 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.

Which schools serve 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE?

The closest primary school to 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE is St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (577m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marshalls Park Academy (1.2km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE?

The closest bus stop to 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, RM1 3HE is Mercury Gardens, 77m away. The nearest rail option is Romford Rail Station, 562m away.

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2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3HE

Swimming pool

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Maxim Tower

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

2 Maxim Tower is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM1 3HE). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. At 61 m² this is the 4th smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 2 Maxim Tower, where floor areas span 52–70 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Last sold in April 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across 2006–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 is 20.9% above the 2015 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Swimming poolYes

Building

ConciergeYes
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.

2 Maxim Tower's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Maxim Tower has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£215,000

Growth on file: -0.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

8 April 2015Most recent
£215,000
-6.5%over 8 years
29 June 2006
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 3HE: £251,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in RM1 3HE

On the street

Versus other Mercury Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 2 Maxim Tower lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,525

Street avg £4,009

Strongly below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

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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1 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens

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2 bed2 bath

£240k

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£208k

10 Watermans, Junction Road

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2 bed

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1 Watermans, Junction Road

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2 bed

£245k

102 Lexicon Apartments, Mercury Gardens

RM1 3HG

Flat1 bed

£550k

1 Ives Gardens

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2 bed

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

Mercury Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM1 3HE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 3HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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