What type of property is 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU?

4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU last change hands?

4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU last sold for £660,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £329,000 in November 2010, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2010 and November 2020, 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU rose from £329,000 to £660,000, a change of £331,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU?

The current EPC rating for 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU?

4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (1,410 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 77% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RM3 0TU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU?

4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU is in council tax band E.

Where is 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU located?

4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU sits in Harold Wood, Romford, Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU 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 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU?

The closest primary school to 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU is Harold Wood Primary School (409m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redden Court School (258m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU?

The closest bus stop to 4 Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TU is Recreation Avenue, 70m away. The nearest rail option is Harold Wood Rail Station, 456m away.

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4 Recreation Avenue, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0TU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

131 m²

1410 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Recreation Avenue

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

4 Recreation Avenue is a three-bedroom detached house in Harold Wood, Romford, Romford (RM3 0TU). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 131 m² the property is well over the postcode median (74 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£468/sq ft) was about 44.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £660,000.

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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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

4 Recreation Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromE42toD56

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Recreation Avenue, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Recreation Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Latest sale on 4 Recreation Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£720,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£660,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2020Most recent
£660,000
+100.6%over 10 years
22 November 2010
£329,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0TU: £412,500 (2025–2011).

Nearby sales in RM3 0TU

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On the street

Versus other Recreation Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 4 Recreation Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,038

Street avg £4,667

Above

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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.

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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

Recreation Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Redden Court School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM3 0TU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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