What kind of home is Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ?

Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ last change hands?

Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ last sold for £550,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £146,666 in October 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 2000 and July 2015, Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ rose from £146,666 to £550,000, a change of £403,334. That works out to roughly +9.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ have?

The current EPC rating for Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ?

Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (1,830 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ use?

The latest EPC at Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ was a refusal for outbuilding (ref. EPF/0682/25) in July 2025. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ?

Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ in?

Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ sits in Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Romford. It falls within the RM4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ?

Police records around Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ show an average of 33 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (29% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ?

The closest primary school to Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ is Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy (874m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ?

The closest bus stop to Holmwood, Stapleford Road, RM4 1EJ is The Nursery, 127m away. In total there are 24 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Holmwood, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

3 sales on record5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

170 m²

1830 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Holmwood

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

Holmwood is a four-bedroom detached house in Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Romford (RM4 1EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2010) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from January 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in July 2015. Across 2000–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £717,000 is 30.4% above the 2015 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Holmwood's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Jan 2020

Current Certificate

Jan 2010

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 27 January 2020

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Holmwood, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Holmwood was refused — worth checking the council file.

5 applications on record at Holmwood, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

5decisions3extensions27documents2nearby

May 2009
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension with roof terrace.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
EPF/0618/09
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More recent applications — locked
OutbuildingJul 2025Decision
OutbuildingNov 2022Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£717,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£550,000

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

9 July 2015Most recent
£550,000
+31.0%over 1 year
28 November 2013
£420,000
+186.4%over 13 years
19 October 2000
£146,666

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM4 1EJ: £800,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in RM4 1EJ

On the street

Versus other Stapleford Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Holmwood stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,235

Street avg £4,690

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Floor Area

170 m²

Street avg 195 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Romford report

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

Crime

33/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Nursery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM4 1EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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