What kind of home is 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL?

2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL last change hands?

2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL last sold for £342,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £204,995 in December 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2013 and October 2024, 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL rose from £204,995 to £342,000, a change of £137,005. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL?

The current EPC rating for 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL?

2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RM3 8PL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL use?

The latest EPC at 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL?

2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL in?

2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL sits in Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL?

Police records around 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL 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.

What schools are near 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL?

The closest primary school to 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL is Broadford Primary School (922m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Royal Liberty School (1.0km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL?

The closest bus stop to 2d, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PL is Gallows Corner Retail Park, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2d, Widecombe Close, Romford, RM3 8PL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2d

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

2d is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Romford (RM3 8PL). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£387/sq ft) was about 109.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £342,000.

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jul 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

44%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2d, Widecombe Close, Romford, RM3 8PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2d has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications 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.

2d valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£342,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

10 October 2024Most recent
£342,000
+66.8%over 10 years
5 December 2013
£204,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 8PL: £242,500 (2024–2006).

Nearby sales in RM3 8PL

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On the street

Versus other Widecombe Close homes

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

Price per m²

£4,171

Street avg £3,654

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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.

Full Romford report

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

Gallows Corner Retail Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Broadford Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM3 8PL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM3 8PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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Common questions

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