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About 8 Christopher Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Christopher Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hornchurch (RM12 6RF). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Sale prices here have outpaced England HPI: 5.6% per year against 0% for the wider region. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£493/sq ft) was about 70.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £520,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.
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
- Bathrooms2
Outside
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
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)
Mar 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Christopher Close, Hornchurch, RM12 6RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Dec 2020PorchFullPending
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear infill extension and new front porch
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
8 Christopher Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£540,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 12 years.
Last sold (2023)
£520,000
Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Christopher Close homes
Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
8 Christopher Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£5,306
Street avg £4,113
Floor Area
98 m²
Street avg 111 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hornchurch district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
8/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
St George's Park — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM12 6RF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.5dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 59 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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Common questions
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