17a, Eric Road, Romford, RM6 6JJ
About 17a
17a is an end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM6 6JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–147 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 34 units on file. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).
At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, a loft conversion and solar panel installation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Planning records include a solar-panel installation at 17a.
- Mar 2025Loft ConversionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Demolition of the existing side extension store and construction of a single storey side extension with one roof light and construction of a hip-to-gable roof extension to accommodate a rear dormer extension including two roof lights and six PV panels to the front to facilitate conversion of roof space into habitable accommodation
ExtensionSolar Panels- Reference
- 25/00502/FULL
What's in 17a, Eric Road, Romford, RM6 6JJ's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
17a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£209,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM6 6JJ: £425,000 (2025–2024).
Versus other Eric Road homes
17a is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 69 (D)
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 49 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Japan Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Furze Infant School. 48 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB







