What kind of home is 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB?

2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB last change hands?

2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB last sold for £565,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £244,000 in December 2009, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB?

Across 2 sales between December 2009 and June 2023, 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB rose from £244,000 to £565,000, a change of £321,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB have?

The current EPC rating for 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB?

2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,335 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB use?

The latest EPC at 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB?

2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in March 2016 under ref. P0139.16. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB?

2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB in?

2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB sits in Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB?

Police records around 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB 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 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB?

The closest primary school to 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB is Harold Wood Primary School (563m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redden Court School (508m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB?

The closest bus stop to 2b, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QB is Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre, 114m away. The nearest rail option is Harold Wood Rail Station, 311m away.

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2b, Athelstan Road, Romford, RM3 0QB

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

124 m²

1335 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2b

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

2b is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Romford (RM3 0QB). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £622,000 is 10.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£423/sq ft) was about 81.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2023 for £565,000.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Sept 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2b, Athelstan Road, Romford, RM3 0QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2b has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

Mar 2016
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
P0139.16
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2009.

Current estimate

£622,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£565,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

8 June 2023Most recent
£565,000
+131.6%over 13 years
7 December 2009
£244,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0QB: £535,000 (2022–2010).

Nearby sales in RM3 0QB

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On the street

Versus other Athelstan Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2b is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,556

Street avg £3,186

Above

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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

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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

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 Neighbourhood Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Redden Court School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM3 0QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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