15 Bideford Close, Romford, RM3 8HZ
About 15 Bideford Close
15 Bideford Close is a mid-terrace house in Romford (RM3 8HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 47 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–126 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor.
At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (94 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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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
15 Bideford Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
15 Bideford Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 15 Bideford Close
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
15 Bideford Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£189,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 8HZ: £220,000 (2024–2014).
Nearby sales in RM3 8HZ
Everything we know about 15 Bideford Close, 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 Bideford Close homes
On habitable rooms, 15 Bideford Close stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 69 (C)
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 47 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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
0.1 km
Masefield Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.9 km
Broadford Primary School. 29 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.2dB