What kind of home is 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX?

15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX last change hands?

15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX last sold for £418,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £50,000 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 1996 and September 2023, 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX rose from £50,000 to £418,000, a change of £368,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX?

The current EPC rating for 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX?

15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RM3 9AX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX use?

The latest EPC at 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX?

15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX in?

15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX sits in Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district.

Is 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX 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 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX?

The closest primary school to 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX is Drapers' Brookside Infant School (370m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Drapers' Academy (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX?

The closest bus stop to 15 Dorking Rise, RM3 9AX is Troopers Drive, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Dorking Rise, Romford, RM3 9AX

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Dorking Rise

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

15 Dorking Rise is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Romford (RM3 9AX). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£422/sq ft) was about 86.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £418,000.

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Dorking Rise, Romford, RM3 9AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Dorking Rise 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.

Latest sale on 15 Dorking Rise was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£458,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£418,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2023Most recent
£418,000
+226.6%over 21 years
22 August 2002
£128,000
+156.0%over 6 years
25 April 1996
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 9AX: £280,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in RM3 9AX

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On the street

Versus other Dorking Rise homes

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

15 Dorking Rise outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,543

Street avg £2,837

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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

0.2 km

Troopers Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Drapers' Brookside Infant School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM3 9AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM3 9AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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