17 Birchdale Gardens, Romford, RM6 4DU
About 17 Birchdale Gardens
17 Birchdale Gardens is an end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM6 4DU). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 3 refused.
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 29 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
3 applications on record at 17 Birchdale Gardens, Romford, RM6 4DU
- Jun 2002ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
First floor side extension and single storey rear extension.
- Council
- East Team/Area 5
- Reference
- 1017/02
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJun 2003Decision
- ExtensionNov 2002Decision
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Sales history & valuation
17 Birchdale Gardens has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£495,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 5 sales in RM6 4DU: £451,500 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in RM6 4DU
Versus other Birchdale Gardens homes
17 Birchdale Gardens outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 101 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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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
Chadwell Heath Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.4 km
Chadwell Primary School. 48 schools nearby.
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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
52.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB