4 Watermans, Junction Road, Romford, RM1 3QZ
About 4 Watermans
4 Watermans is an end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM1 3QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 43 m² this is the 9th smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–94 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (63 versus a best of 85). The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 14 years since the last transfer (May 2012). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £154,000 is 18.5% above the 2012 sale price.
Energy performance
4 Watermans sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
4 Watermans 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.
£154,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 16 years.
£130,000
Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
31 May 2012Most recent
£130,000
-14.5%over 4 years21 December 2007
£152,000
+207.1%over 9 years16 January 1998
£49,500
+15.1%over 1 year2 May 1996
£42,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 3QZ: £160,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in RM1 3QZ
32 Watermans, Junction Road, Romford, RM1 3QZ
Sold Jan 2026
£195,00021 Watermans, Junction Road, Romford, RM1 3QZ
Sold Dec 2025
£195,00028 Watermans, Junction Road, Romford, RM1 3QZ
Sold Sept 2025
£115,0007 Watermans, Junction Road, Romford, RM1 3QZ
Sold Jun 2024
£160,00016 Watermans, Junction Road, Romford, RM1 3QZ
Sold May 2024
£145,000
Versus other Watermans homes
EPC Rating for 4 Watermans lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,023
Street avg £3,305
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
299/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Mercury Gardens — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Gidea Park Primary School. 32 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB







