What kind of home is 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN?

15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN?

15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN last sold for £157,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £34,000 in June 1999, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN?

Across 2 sales between June 1999 and September 2018, 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN rose from £34,000 to £157,000, a change of £123,000. That works out to roughly +8.3% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN?

The current EPC rating for 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN?

15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (291 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN use?

The latest EPC at 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN?

15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN in?

15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN sits in Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN?

Police records around 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (550% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN?

The closest primary school to 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN is Harold Wood Primary School (766m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redden Court School (623m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN?

The closest rail stop to 15 Matthews Close, RM3 0DN is Harold Wood Rail Station, 81m away. The nearest bus option is St Peter's Church (RM3), 161m away.

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15 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

27 m²

291 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Matthews Close

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

15 Matthews Close is a semi-detached house in Romford (RM3 0DN). It has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (around 291 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity. At 27 m² this is the 4th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–42 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 17 units on file.

Across 1999–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£540/sq ft) was about 105.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2018 at £157,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromC69toD68

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2022
RenovationFull
In report
Replacement of existing timber framed windows to uPVC double glazed windows to flats.
New Windows
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
P0453.22
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 15 Matthews Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£157,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

27 September 2018Most recent
£157,000
+361.8%over 19 years
17 June 1999
£34,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0DN: £172,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in RM3 0DN

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On the street

Versus other Matthews Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Matthews Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,815

Street avg £3,447

Strongly above

Floor Area

27 m²

Street avg 28 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Harold Wood Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Redden Court School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM3 0DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM3 0DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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