What type of property is 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS?

8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS sell for?

8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS last sold for £543,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £365,000 in July 2015, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2015 and October 2024, 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS rose from £365,000 to £543,000, a change of £178,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS?

8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS?

8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS located?

8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS sits in Harold Wood, Romford, Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district.

Is 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS 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 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS?

The closest primary school to 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS is Ardleigh Green Junior School (676m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redden Court School (758m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Blakeborough Drive, RM3 0WS is Sallow Road, 56m away. The nearest rail option is Harold Wood Rail Station, 719m away.

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8 Blakeborough Drive, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0WS

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Blakeborough Drive

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

8 Blakeborough Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Harold Wood, Romford, Romford (RM3 0WS). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£593/sq ft) was about 130.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £543,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Jan 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blakeborough Drive, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0WS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2025
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension with a overall depth of 4.0m, a maximum height of 3.0m, an an eaves height of 2.9m (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
Y0135.25
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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 8 Blakeborough Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£519,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£543,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

3 October 2024Most recent
£543,000
+48.8%over 9 years
30 July 2015
£365,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0WS: £415,000 (2024–2010).

Nearby sales in RM3 0WS

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On the street

Versus other Blakeborough Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Blakeborough Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,388

Street avg £4,313

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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.

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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

Sallow Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Ardleigh Green Junior School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM3 0WS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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70 dB

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