19 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN
About 19 Matthews Close
19 Matthews Close is a semi-detached house in Romford (RM3 0DN). It has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (around 280 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. At 26 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (26–42 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.
It hasn't traded since August 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 sits 84% above the 2003 sale of £75,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- May 2022RenovationFullIn report
Replacement of existing timber framed windows to uPVC double glazed windows to flats.
New Windows- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- P0453.22
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 19 Matthews Close
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
£138,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.5% per year over 5 years.
£75,000
Growth on file: 19.5% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
28 August 2003Most recent
£75,000
+130.8%over 4 years21 December 1998
£32,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0DN: £157,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in RM3 0DN
Everything we know about 19 Matthews Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Matthews Close homes
Floor Area for 19 Matthews Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,885
Street avg £3,713
Floor Area
26 m²
Street avg 28 m²
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 1 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.1dB