14 Herbert Gardens, Romford, RM6 4BS
About 14 Herbert Gardens
14 Herbert Gardens is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM6 4BS). It has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (around 1528 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a loft.
It hasn't traded since July 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. At 142 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £561,000 sits 75.3% above the 2011 sale of £320,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 19.1% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- CloakroomYes
- LoftYes
Outside
- GarageDetached
Building
- Central heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
14 Herbert Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 November 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
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 history
14 Herbert Gardens has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
16 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.
£561,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.3% per year over 12 years.
£320,000
Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
28 July 2011Most recent
£320,000
+236.8%over 12 years19 February 1999
£95,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM6 4BS: £335,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in RM6 4BS
Versus other Herbert Gardens homes
14 Herbert Gardens is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
Price per m²
£2,254
Street avg £3,437
Floor Area
142 m²
Street avg 84 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.0 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
231/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Herbert Gardens — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Furze Infant School. 48 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB







