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1 Dickens Way, Romford, RM1 4GQ

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
187 m²
2013 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band G
Overview

About 1 Dickens Way

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

1 Dickens Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Romford (RM1 4GQ). It has a recorded floor area of 187 m² (around 2013 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2013) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2001–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £857,000 is 30.6% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£326/sq ft) was about 42.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in April 2013. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2018.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

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 Dickens Way's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dickens Way, Romford, RM1 4GQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Dickens Way, Romford, RM1 4GQ

0decisions5documents13nearby
  1. Jan 2018
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    T1 English Oak found in rear garden, cut back from property by 3m and re-shape canopy to maintain natural form. Removal of all dead wood to reduce risk to falling wood. Removal of selective limb over hanging roadside on the s/w side of the tree, lowest limb on s/w side, reduce of hitting high sided vehicles.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    T0184.17
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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.

1 Dickens Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£857,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£656,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 April 2013Most recent

    £656,000

    +60.0%over 11 years
  2. 21 December 2001

    £410,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 4GQ: £830,000 (2024–2012).

On the street

Versus other Dickens Way homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,508

Street avg £3,363

On par

Floor Area

187 m²

Street avg 186 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Dickens Way

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
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

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Romford Police Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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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 4GQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM1 4GQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 4GQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

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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