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2 Rachael Cottages, New Road, Lambourne End, Romford, RM4 1AT

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
188 m²
2024 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Rachael Cottages

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

2 Rachael Cottages is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Lambourne End, Romford, Romford (RM4 1AT). It has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (around 2024 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Held since June 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £1,038,000 sits 109.7% above the 2005 sale of £495,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Rachael Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Sept 2011
Main Fuel
LPGOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows
SecondaryMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
4%42%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2022from Dec 2021
EPC improved fromF33toD57
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Rachael Cottages, New Road, Lambourne End, Romford, RM4 1AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 2 Rachael Cottages was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 2 Rachael Cottages, New Road, Lambourne End, Romford, RM4 1AT

2decisions2extensions16documents2nearby
  1. Dec 2009
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Rear infill extension.

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    EPF/1985/09
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.
Current estimate

£1,038,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2005)

£495,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 June 2005Most recent

    £495,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in RM4 1AT: £245,000 (2022–1997).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Rachael Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.8 km

Field Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Chigwell Row Infant School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM4 1AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM4 1AT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM4 1AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Rachael Cottages, New Road, Lambourne End, Romford, RM4 1AT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.