What type of property is 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU last sold for £330,000 in February 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £155,000 in April 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2010 and February 2019, 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU rose from £155,000 to £330,000, a change of £175,000. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a G recorded in December 2009 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

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

Where is 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU located?

5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district.

Is 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Fir Tree Close, RM1 4RU?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Fir Tree Close, Romford, RM1 4RU

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Fir Tree Close

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

5 Fir Tree Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM1 4RU). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2010–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £413,000 is 25.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£383/sq ft) was about 80.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2019 at £330,000.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes
Summer houseYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2010from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromG7toD64

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Apr 2024from Jun 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Fir Tree Close, Romford, RM1 4RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Fir Tree Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2010.

Current estimate

£413,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£330,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

15 February 2019Most recent
£330,000
+53.5%over 8 years
28 January 2011
£215,000
+38.7%over 10 months
7 April 2010
£155,000

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.

5 Fir Tree Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,125

Street avg £3,662

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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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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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 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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