What kind of home is 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU?

17 The Drive, RM3 0DU is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU sell for?

17 The Drive, RM3 0DU last sold for £315,000 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU have?

The current EPC rating for 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU?

17 The Drive, RM3 0DU has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RM3 0DU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU use?

The latest EPC at 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU have?

17 The Drive, RM3 0DU has 3 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU?

17 The Drive, RM3 0DU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU in?

17 The Drive, RM3 0DU sits in Harold Wood, Romford, Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district.

Is 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU in a safe area?

Police records around 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU 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 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU?

The closest primary school to 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU is Harold Court Primary School (883m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redden Court School (885m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU?

The closest bus stop to 17 The Drive, RM3 0DU is Wessex Lane, 122m away. The nearest rail option is Harold Wood Rail Station, 266m away.

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17 The Drive, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0DU

Extendable3 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 The Drive

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

17 The Drive is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Harold Wood, Romford, Romford (RM3 0DU). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £579,000 sits 83.8% above the 2013 sale of £315,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in July 2013. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromE45toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 The Drive, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Oak Tree - Tree Preservation Order 01 2021 - T1 - Inspection of Tree for ongoing maintenance and health assessment was carried out by Oakleys Tree & Garden Services (Jason 07947 630800) on 29th Septemand and they advised that no pollarding of the tree would be required for 2-3 years but removal of ivy from tree should be undertaken as this could affect the health of the tree over time. We are seeking permission to remove the ivy to a height of 1.5 metres from the ground.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
T0126.25
View planning record
Nov 2022
Tree WorksTrees
In report
2 Holly & 2 Sycamore Trees listed in G1 rear and side of 23 The Drive Removal of trees given the proximity to the property to prevent further legal issues. The current location of the trees is an accessway utilised by the residents to access their garages and to have skips and larger lorries access the properties when conducting improvements. Given the type of traffic and usage of the land we would not be looking to replant further trees.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
T0141.22
View planning record

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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.

17 The Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£579,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£315,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 July 2013Most recent
£315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0DU: £635,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in RM3 0DU

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On the street

Versus other The Drive homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 17 The Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,500

Street avg £4,770

Below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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£521k

1 Ashflower Drive

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3 bed

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1 Chelsworth Close

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1 Blakeborough Drive, Harold Wood

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3 bed2 bath

£479k

1 Aubrietia Close

RM3 0XG

3 bed2 bath

£459k

1 Bennison Drive, Harold Wood

RM3 0WJ

3 bed

£842k

1 Charlock Close

RM3 0LE

3 bed3 bath

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

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

Wessex Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Harold Court Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM3 0DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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