When did 1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ last change hands?

1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ last sold for £220,000 in December 2004, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,000 in January 1996, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1996 and December 2004, 1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ rose from £60,000 to £220,000, a change of £160,000. That works out to roughly +15.7% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ?

1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ located?

1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ sits in Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district.

Is 1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ 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.

Which schools serve 1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ is Harold Wood Primary School (703m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redden Court School (633m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ is St Peter's Church (RM3), 204m away. The nearest rail option is Harold Wood Rail Station, 209m away.

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1 Athelstan Close, Romford, RM3 0QJ

2 planning records

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 1 Athelstan Close

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

1 Athelstan Close is a property in Romford (RM3 0QJ). It has council tax band D.

It hasn't traded since December 2004, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.7% per year.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Athelstan Close, Romford, RM3 0QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Athelstan Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Dec 2023
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Proposed Single Storey Side Extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
P1522.23
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Jul 2023
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
P0827.23
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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1 Athelstan Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Last sold (2004)

£220,000

Growth on file: 15.7% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

14 December 2004Most recent
£220,000
+266.7%over 8 years
26 January 1996
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0QJ: £370,000 (2022–2014).

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Area

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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

0.2 km

St Peter's Church (RM3) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Redden Court School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RM3 0QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

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