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About 5 Blacksmiths Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Blacksmiths Close is a mid-terrace house in Romford (RM6 4XE). It has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (around 280 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average 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 84). Main heating runs on electricity. At 26 m² this is the 2nd 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.
It hasn't traded since April 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £153,000 sits 185.8% above the 2002 sale of £53,525.
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)
Oct 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
5 Blacksmiths Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£153,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2002)
£53,525
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Versus other Blacksmiths Close homes
Four headline reads against 50 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 5 Blacksmiths Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,059
Street avg £3,040
Floor Area
26 m²
Street avg 34 m²
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Somerville Rd Chadwell Hth Ln — bus stop.
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
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 77 points of interest in total.
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