What type of property is 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG?

20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG?

20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG last sold for £840,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £332,500 in May 1999, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG?

Across 2 sales between May 1999 and April 2019, 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG rose from £332,500 to £840,000, a change of £507,500. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG?

The current EPC rating for 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in October 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG?

20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (2,034 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG heated?

The latest EPC at 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG?

20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG located?

20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG sits in Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Romford. It falls within the RM4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG?

Police records around 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG?

The closest primary school to 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG is Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy (2.0km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG?

The closest bus stop to 20 The Paddocks, RM4 1HG is Tysea Hill, 1.1km away. In total there are 25 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 The Paddocks, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1HG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

189 m²

2034 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 The Paddocks

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

20 The Paddocks is a five-bedroom detached house in Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Romford (RM4 1HG). It has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (around 2034 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £948,000 is 12.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£413/sq ft) was about 56.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2019 for £840,000.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2017

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2017from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 The Paddocks, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 The Paddocks has no planning applications on record.

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.

20 The Paddocks has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£948,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£840,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

25 April 2019Most recent
£840,000
+152.6%over 19 years
27 May 1999
£332,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM4 1HG: £1,075,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in RM4 1HG

On the street

Versus other The Paddocks homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 The Paddocks is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,444

Street avg £3,778

On par

Floor Area

189 m²

Street avg 207 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Below

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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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4 bed

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1 Fairlight Villas, North Road, Havering Atte Bower

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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

1.1 km

Tysea Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 km

Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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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 1HG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM4 1HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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