What type of property is 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY?

8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY is a mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY last change hands?

8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY last sold for £235,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £105,000 in July 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2002 and September 2024, 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY rose from £105,000 to £235,000, a change of £130,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY?

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

How is 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY?

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

Where is 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY located?

8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY sits in Romford. It falls within the RM6 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Capstan Close, RM6 4PY?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Capstan Close, Romford, RM6 4PY

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Capstan Close

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

8 Capstan Close is a 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 2003-2006 and council tax band C. 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. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£412/sq ft) was about 68.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £235,000.

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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

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 March 2028

1 year remaining

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21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Capstan Close, Romford, RM6 4PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Capstan Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£235,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2024Most recent
£235,000
+64.3%over 19 years
12 November 2004
£142,995
+36.2%over 2 years
15 July 2002
£105,000

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 8 Capstan Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,434

Street avg £3,352

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Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 47 m²

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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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.

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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

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