What type of property is 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX?

2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX last change hands?

2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX last sold for £430,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £182,500 in July 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between July 2006 and October 2025, 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX rose from £182,500 to £430,000, a change of £247,500. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX?

2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RM3 0WX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX?

2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX located?

2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX sits in Harold Wood, Romford, Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district.

Is 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX 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 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX?

The closest primary school to 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX is Ardleigh Green Junior School (835m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redden Court School (946m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ward Gardens, RM3 0WX is Lister Avenue, 60m away. The nearest rail option is Harold Wood Rail Station, 769m away.

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2 Ward Gardens, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0WX

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Ward Gardens

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

2 Ward Gardens is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Harold Wood, Romford, Romford (RM3 0WX). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor.

It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £430,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 64 m² it's 23.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (52 m² median across 9 EPCs). Across 2006–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£624/sq ft) was about 109.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Sept 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ward Gardens, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0WX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Ward Gardens 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.

2 Ward Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2006.

Current estimate

£429,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£430,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

15 October 2025Most recent
£430,000
+4.6%over 3 years
5 June 2022
£411,000
+26.5%over 5 years
10 February 2017
£325,000
+78.1%over 10 years
27 July 2006
£182,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0WX: £351,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in RM3 0WX

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On the street

Versus other Ward Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Ward Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,719

Street avg £5,607

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Lister Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 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 0WX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM3 0WX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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