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1 Capstan Close, Romford, RM6 4PY

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Capstan Close

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

1 Capstan Close is a semi-detached house in Romford (RM6 4PY). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity. At 53 m² this is the 25th smallest of 44 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–58 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 44 units on file.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£368/sq ft) was about 48.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £210,000.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromD61toC72
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property 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 1 Capstan Close, Romford, RM6 4PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Capstan Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

16 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 1 Capstan Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£210,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 May 2023Most recent

    £210,000

    +23.5%over 3 years

  2. 31 January 2020

    £170,000

    +250.5%over 20 years

  3. 21 October 1999

    £48,500

    +47.0%over 4 years

  4. 24 September 1995

    £33,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM6 4PY: £240,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Capstan Close homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Capstan Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,962

Street avg £3,363

On par

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Capstan Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £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
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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

231/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Somerville Rd Chadwell Hth Ln — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Chadwell Heath Academy. 51 schools nearby.

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 RM6 4PY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM6 4PY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM6 4PY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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 1 Capstan Close, Romford, RM6 4PY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.