What type of property is 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

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

What did 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP sell for?

3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP last sold for £132,000 in February 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,000 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and February 2013, 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP rose from £49,000 to £132,000, a change of £83,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2016. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

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

Where is 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP located?

3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP sits in Harold Wood, Romford, Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

How safe is the area around 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

Police records around 3 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 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 Messant Close, RM3 0WP?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Messant Close, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0WP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Messant Close

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

3 Messant Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Harold Wood, Romford, Romford (RM3 0WP). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 43 m² this is the 13th 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 (December 2016) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1998–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 sits 68.9% above the 2013 sale of £132,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 24.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in February 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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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

Bedrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 3)

Dec 2016

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromD68toC70

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2016from Apr 2012

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Messant Close, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0WP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

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

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£132,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

25 February 2013Most recent
£132,000
+169.4%over 14 years
6 August 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

£3,070

Street avg £3,695

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Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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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.

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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70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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