What kind of home is 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE?

10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE is a detached house.

When did 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE last change hands?

10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE last sold for £230,000 in February 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £54,000 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 1997 and February 2015, 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE rose from £54,000 to £230,000, a change of £176,000. That works out to roughly +8.8% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE?

The current EPC rating for 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE?

10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE use?

The latest EPC at 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE?

10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE in?

10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE sits in Abridge, Romford, Romford. It falls within the RM4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE?

Police records around 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE 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 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE?

The closest primary school to 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE is Lambourne Primary School (378m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Debden Park High School (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE?

The closest bus stop to 10 The Chestnuts, RM4 1UE is Roding Hall, 16m away. The nearest underground option is Theydon Bois Underground Station, 2.5km away.

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10 The Chestnuts, Ongar Road, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1UE

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 10 The Chestnuts

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

10 The Chestnuts is a detached house in Abridge, Romford, Romford (RM4 1UE). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 60 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 59–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 is 14.8% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£356/sq ft) was about 33.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in February 2015.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 March 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Nov 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 The Chestnuts, Ongar Road, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1UE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 The Chestnuts 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.

Price for 10 The Chestnuts has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£230,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

20 February 2015Most recent
£230,000
+31.4%over 1 year
27 June 2013
£175,000
+224.1%over 15 years
23 December 1997
£54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM4 1UE: £314,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in RM4 1UE

On the street

Versus other The Chestnuts homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 10 The Chestnuts runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,833

Street avg £4,448

Strongly below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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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

33/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Roding Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Lambourne Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM4 1UE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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