5 Athelstan Close, Romford, RM3 0QJ
About 5 Athelstan Close
5 Athelstan Close is a mid-terrace house in Romford (RM3 0QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £456,000 is 40.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 39.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.
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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 Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Nov 2025
EPC Rating
Planning history
- Jul 2025OutlineIn report
Certificate of Lawfulness for rear outbuilding to be used as a garden room.
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- D0266.25
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5 Athelstan Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£456,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 19 years.
£325,000
Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
19 August 2015Most recent
£325,000
+57.0%over 4 years31 January 2011
£207,000
+13.7%over 5 years10 August 2005
£182,000
+61.1%over 4 years20 May 2001
£113,000
+88.3%over 4 years15 August 1996
£59,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0QJ: £370,000 (2022–2011).
Nearby sales in RM3 0QJ
Everything we know about 5 Athelstan 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 Athelstan Close homes
CO₂ Emissions for 5 Athelstan Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,611
Street avg £4,066
Floor Area
90 m²
Street avg 94 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 4.9 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
0.2 km
St Peter's Church (RM3) — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Redden Court School. 20 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
49.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB