5 Blacksmiths Close, Romford, RM6 4XE
About 5 Blacksmiths Close
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 £156,000 sits 191.5% above the 2002 sale of £53,525.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 October 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
5 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.
Sales history & valuation
5 Blacksmiths Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£156,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£53,525
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
18 April 2002Most recent
£53,525
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM6 4XE: £180,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in RM6 4XE
Versus other Blacksmiths Close homes
On floor area, 5 Blacksmiths Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,059
Street avg £3,064
Floor Area
26 m²
Street avg 34 m²
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB