Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
26 Park Drive, Romford, RM1 4LH
EPC B4 planning records
Estimated value
£1,115,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£660,000)+69%
- Against RM1 4LH's recent median (£700,000)+59%
Newest record on this page: July 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
328 m²
3531 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 88
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£1,115,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£660,000)+69%
- Against RM1 4LH's recent median (£700,000)+59%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 26 Park Drive is modelled from its 328 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RM1 4LH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
328 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2018
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in RM1 4LH
5 sales, median £700,000 (2023–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 4 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
26 Park Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
22 February 2017Most recent
£660,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 4LH: £700,000 (2023–2021).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 26 Park Drive, Romford, RM1 4LH. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 26 Park Drive
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
26 Park Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Romford (RM1 4LH). It has a recorded floor area of 328 m² (around 3531 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2018) returns a high B (score 88), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 328 m² the property is well over the postcode median (107 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 84% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £1,115,000 sits 68.9% above the 2017 sale of £660,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£187/sq ft) was about 48% below the postcode norm. Last sold in February 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.
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
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- GarageYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
B88
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 December 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Dec 2018from Nov 2016
EPC improved fromF36toB88
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
FullFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Walls
Very PoorGood
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 26 Park Drive, Romford, RM1 4LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
4 applications on record at 26 Park Drive, Romford, RM1 4LH
0decisions1extensions21documents13nearby
- May 2017Loft ConversionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Extension to rear on ground and first floors, loft conversion and new basement with swimming pool
ExtensionBasement- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- P0506.17
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsJan 2021Decision
- ConditionsOct 2020Decision
+ 1 more application in the report
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Versus other Park Drive homes
Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Floor Area for 26 Park Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,012
Street avg £3,861
Floor Area
328 m²
Street avg 136 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
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.
Crime
299/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
The Avenue (RM1) — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 35 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary128m
- St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary210m
- The Mawney Foundation SchoolPrimary584m
- Parklands Primary SchoolPrimary758m
Nearest stops
- The Avenue (RM1)Bus stop199m
- The Avenue (RM1)Bus stop214m
- Romford MarketBus stop264m
- Romford Bus GarageBus stop316m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,302 reports27%
- Anti-social Behaviour917 reports19%
- Shoplifting548 reports11%
- Public Order359 reports7%
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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM1 4LH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC BPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²Solid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 26 Park Drive is modelled from its 328 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RM1 4LH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 26 Park Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 26 Park Drive was lodged in December 2018 at band B and is valid until December 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 26 Park Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 35 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RM1 4LH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 26 Park Drive is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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