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The Firs, Navestock Heath, Navestock, Romford, RM4 1HD

4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
173 m²
1862 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 22
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Firs

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

The Firs is a detached house in Navestock, Romford, Romford (RM4 1HD). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows an F (score 22), near the bottom of the EPC scale. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

At 173 m² the property is well over the postcode median (115 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £905,000 is 37.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£354/sq ft) was about 18.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in December 2016.

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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.

The Firs's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F22
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
9.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromG20toF22
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%85%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC FExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property 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 The Firs, Navestock Heath, Navestock, Romford, RM4 1HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Firs has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at The Firs, Navestock Heath, Navestock, Romford, RM4 1HD

4decisions4extensions67documents2nearby
  1. Sept 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    Two single storey extensions. Conversion of existing living room and adjoining store to provide a bedroom with en-suite shower room with new mono pitched roof over each.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    13/00563/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 67 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.

The Firs valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Navestock Heath homes

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

The Firs is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,815

Street avg £4,814

On par

Floor Area

173 m²

Street avg 178 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

9.3 t/year

Street avg 9.8 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Firs

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
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

2.4 km

Snakes Hill — bus stop.

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 1HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM4 1HD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM4 1HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

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 The Firs, Navestock Heath, Navestock, Romford, RM4 1HD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.