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3 Gordons Cottages, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1ER

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Gordons Cottages

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

3 Gordons Cottages is a semi-detached house in Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Romford (RM4 1ER). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2024 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

3 Gordons Cottages's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jan 2024
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Mar 2025from Jul 2024
EPC improved fromE49toD65
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Jul 2025from Mar 2025
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Low Energy Lighting
100%71%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,085 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Gordons Cottages, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Gordons Cottages has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Gordons Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£527,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 4 sales in RM4 1ER: £433,250 (2025–2014).

On the street

Versus other Stapleford Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 3 Gordons Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 100 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Gordons Cottages

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£495k

1 Bramble Cottages, Church Road, Noak Hill

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1 Church Lane, Abridge

RM4 1AD

£475k

1 Church Terrace, Church Lane, Stapleford Abbotts

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£473k

1 Alderwood Drive, Abridge

RM4 1DP

2 bed
£463k

1 Fir Trees, Abridge

RM4 1DG

£637k

1 Dacre Cottage, Paternoster Row, Noak Hill

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4 bed
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

0.0 km

Gordon Cottages — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy. 1 school 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 1ER from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM4 1ER

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM4 1ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

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

Common questions

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