What type of property is 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP last change hands?

1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP last sold for £120,000 in October 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,000 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and October 2003, 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP rose from £49,000 to £120,000, a change of £71,000. That works out to roughly +19.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP located?

1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP sits in Harold Wood, Romford, Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

Police records around 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP 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 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

The closest primary school to 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP is Ardleigh Green Junior School (450m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redden Court School (784m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Messant Close, RM3 0WP is Southend Arterial Road, 271m away. The nearest rail option is Harold Wood Rail Station, 924m away.

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1 Messant Close, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0WP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Messant Close

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

1 Messant Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Harold Wood, Romford, Romford (RM3 0WP). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. At 44 m² this is the 17th smallest of 41 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since October 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 89.2% above the 2003 sale of £120,000.

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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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemElectric

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 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromD64toC69

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Messant Close, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0WP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Messant Close 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.

1 Messant Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£120,000

Growth on file: 19.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

21 October 2003Most recent
£120,000
+144.9%over 5 years
8 October 1998
£49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0WP: £216,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RM3 0WP

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On the street

Versus other Messant Close homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Messant Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,727

Street avg £3,705

Below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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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

0.3 km

Southend Arterial Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ardleigh Green Junior School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM3 0WP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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