What type of property is 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE?

38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE is a semi-detached house.

When did 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE last change hands?

38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE last sold for £140,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £74,000 in March 2003, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2003 and February 2022, 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE rose from £74,000 to £140,000, a change of £66,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE?

38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (291 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE?

38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE located?

38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE sits in Romford. It falls within the RM6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE?

Police records around 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE 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 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE?

The closest primary school to 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE is St Bede's Catholic Primary School (384m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chadwell Heath Academy (409m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE?

The closest bus stop to 38 Blacksmiths Close, RM6 4XE is Somerville Rd Chadwell Hth Ln, 78m away. The nearest rail option is Chadwell Heath Rail Station, 886m away.

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38 Blacksmiths Close, Romford, RM6 4XE

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

27 m²

291 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 38 Blacksmiths Close

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

38 Blacksmiths Close is a semi-detached house in Romford (RM6 4XE). It has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (around 291 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 27 m² this is the 8th smallest of 51 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–53 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 51 units on file.

Across 2003–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 is 17.1% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£482/sq ft) was about 151.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2022 at £140,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

38 Blacksmiths Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Nov 2011

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Apr 2022from Dec 2021

EPC improved fromD65toC76

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Blacksmiths Close, Romford, RM6 4XE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Blacksmiths 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£140,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

22 February 2022Most recent
£140,000
+89.2%over 18 years
28 March 2003
£74,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM6 4XE: £180,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RM6 4XE

On the street

Versus other Blacksmiths Close homes

Four headline reads against 50 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

38 Blacksmiths Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,185

Street avg £2,987

Strongly above

Floor Area

27 m²

Street avg 34 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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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

Somerville Rd Chadwell Hth Ln — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Bede's Catholic Primary School. 47 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM6 4XE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM6 4XE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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