What kind of home is 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU last change hands?

15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU last sold for £180,000 in July 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,000 in May 2001, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2001 and July 2006, 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU rose from £104,000 to £180,000, a change of £76,000. That works out to roughly +11.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

The current EPC rating for 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in January 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU use?

The latest EPC at 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU in?

15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

How safe is the area around 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

Police records around 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU 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.

What schools are near 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

The closest primary school to 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU is Parklands Primary School (338m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marshalls Park Academy (485m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

The closest bus stop to 15 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU is Ashmour Gardens, 202m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Fir Tree Close, Romford, RM1 4RU

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Fir Tree Close

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

15 Fir Tree Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM1 4RU). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2013) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in July 2006. Across 2001–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £389,000 sits 116.1% above the 2006 sale of £180,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£197/sq ft) was about 27.1% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Jan 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2013

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2013from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD61

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%33%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Fir Tree Close, Romford, RM1 4RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Fir Tree Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 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.

15 Fir Tree Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£389,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£180,000

Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

6 July 2006Most recent
£180,000
+73.1%over 5 years
3 May 2001
£104,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 4RU: £382,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in RM1 4RU

On the street

Versus other Fir Tree Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 15 Fir Tree Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,118

Street avg £3,949

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

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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.

Full Romford report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ashmour Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Parklands Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM1 4RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 4RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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