What type of property is 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL?

17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL last change hands?

17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL last sold for £325,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £315,000 in April 2007, so prices have been flat over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL?

Across 2 sales between April 2007 and May 2015, 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL rose from £315,000 to £325,000, a change of £10,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL?

The current EPC rating for 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL?

17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft). That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RM1 4WL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL?

17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL is in council tax band E.

Where is 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL located?

17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district.

Is 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL 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 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL?

The closest primary school to 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL is Rise Park Junior School (872m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bower Park Academy (172m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL?

The closest bus stop to 17 Bushy Close, RM1 4WL is Chase Cross, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Bushy Close, Romford, RM1 4WL

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Bushy Close

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

17 Bushy Close is an end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM1 4WL). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 110 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £516,000 sits 58.8% above the 2015 sale of £325,000. On the market in May 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Jul 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Bushy Close, Romford, RM1 4WL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Bushy 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.

17 Bushy Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£516,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£325,000

Growth on file: 0.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

21 May 2015Most recent
£325,000
+3.2%over 8 years
17 April 2007
£315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 4WL: £272,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in RM1 4WL

On the street

Versus other Bushy Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 17 Bushy Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,955

Street avg £3,485

Below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Chase Cross — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bower Park Academy. 19 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 4WL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 4WL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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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