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46 New Farm Drive, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BT

3 sales on record5 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 46 New Farm Drive

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

46 New Farm Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Abridge, Romford, Romford (RM4 1BT). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 57 m² it sits well below the postcode median (180 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £493,000 is 17.4% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£685/sq ft) was about 411.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in December 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Jul 2016
EPC improved fromF33toC71
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2020from Oct 2020
Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 46 New Farm Drive, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 applications on record at 46 New Farm Drive, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BT

5decisions4extensions80documents2nearby
  1. Apr 2015
    Demolition And RebuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of semi-detached bungalow and erection of detached four bedroom dwelling with integral single garage and dormer windows to front and rear.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    EPF/0412/15
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
  • All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 80 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.

46 New Farm Drive has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£493,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£420,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 December 2016Most recent

    £420,000

    +147.1%over 14 years
  2. 2 May 2002

    £170,000

    +36.0%over 3 years
  3. 29 April 1999

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM4 1BT: £730,000 (2021–2014).

On the street

Versus other New Farm Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 46 New Farm Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,368

Street avg £3,733

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 189 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 46 New Farm Drive

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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.

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

0.0 km

Pancroft — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lambourne Primary School. 5 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 1BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM4 1BT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM4 1BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

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 46 New Farm Drive, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.