What type of property is 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY?

42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY last change hands?

42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY last sold for £240,000 in November 2025. Before that, it sold for £132,800 in July 2011, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2011 and November 2025, 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY rose from £132,800 to £240,000, a change of £107,200. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY?

The current EPC rating for 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a C recorded in November 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY?

42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RM6 4PY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY?

42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY is in council tax band C.

Where is 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY located?

42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY sits in Romford. It falls within the RM6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY?

Police records around 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY show an average of 231 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY?

The closest primary school to 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY is Barley Lane Primary School (560m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chadwell Heath Academy (225m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY?

The closest bus stop to 42 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY is Somerville Rd Chadwell Hth Ln, 341m away. The nearest rail option is Chadwell Heath Rail Station, 983m away.

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42 Capstan Close, Romford, RM6 4PY

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 42 Capstan Close

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

42 Capstan Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Romford (RM6 4PY). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2020) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. 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, with this unit at the top.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. A recent sale: £240,000 in November 2025. Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£421/sq ft) was about 69.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

42 Capstan Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromC77toB81

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC BNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Capstan Close, Romford, RM6 4PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Capstan Close 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42 Capstan Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£240,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

10 November 2025Most recent
£240,000
+80.7%over 14 years
21 July 2011
£132,800

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM6 4PY: £245,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RM6 4PY

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.

Years Held for 42 Capstan Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,528

Street avg £3,350

Strongly above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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

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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.

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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· 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

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Common questions

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