9 Blacksmiths Close, Romford, RM6 4XE

9 Blacksmiths Close is an end-of-terrace 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 (May 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. 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 2011–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 sits 50.8% above the 2014 sale of £97,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 75.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.