42 Dryden Towers, Heaton Avenue, Romford, RM3 7HS
About 42 Dryden Towers
42 Dryden Towers is a semi-detached house in Romford (RM3 7HS). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 70 m² this is the 19th smallest of 42 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 63–89 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 42 units on file.
A recent sale: £181,000 in December 2024. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 is 22.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£240/sq ft) was about 48.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Planning history
42 Dryden Towers has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 42 Dryden Towers
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
42 Dryden Towers valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£221,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£181,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
16 December 2024Most recent
£181,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 7HS: £146,000 (2024–2013).
Nearby sales in RM3 7HS
45 Dryden Towers, Heaton Avenue, Romford, RM3 7HS
Sold Jul 2024
£187,50025 Dryden Towers, Heaton Avenue, Romford, RM3 7HS
Sold Apr 2020
£116,00057 Dryden Towers, Heaton Avenue, Romford, RM3 7HS
Sold Feb 2020
£146,00036 Dryden Towers, Heaton Avenue, Romford, RM3 7HS
Sold Apr 2018
£170,00021 Dryden Towers, Heaton Avenue, Romford, RM3 7HS
Sold Jul 2013
£120,000
Everything we know about 42 Dryden Towers, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Heaton Avenue homes
On years held, 42 Dryden Towers runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,586
Street avg £2,059
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Heaton Avenue / Heaton Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Hilldene Primary School. 29 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB