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26b, Crow Lane, Romford, RM7 0EL

5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 26b

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

26b is a detached house in Romford (RM7 0EL). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

26b's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 8)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2012from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromF35toD66
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%24%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2020from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromD66toE54
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Oct 2023from Jun 2020
EPC improved fromE54toD57
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
24%79%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2024from Oct 2023
Low Energy Lighting
79%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Jan 2024
EPC improved fromD68toC75
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV + Solar HW

Solar PV panels (35 kWp) and Solar water heating installed

Sept 2025from Sept 2025
Hot Water
SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Dec 2025from Sept 2025
EPC improved fromC76toD64
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26b, Crow Lane, Romford, RM7 0EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Nov 2024
    Conditions
    In report

    Discharge of conditions 14 of P0316.22

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    Q0213.24
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2024
    Conditions
    In report

    Discharge of Condition(s) 6 & 14 of P0316.22

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    Q0106.24
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

26b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 RM7 0EL: £395,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Crow Lane homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26b is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

On par

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£350k

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£320k

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RM7 0XQ

£380k

1 Bellhouse Road

RM7 0LT

£389k

1 Braithwaite Avenue

RM7 0DS

3 bed
£281k

1 Campion Close, Rush Green

RM7 0WX

2 bed
£280k

1 Fourth Avenue

RM7 0UA

£405k

1 East Road, Rush Green

RM7 0BL

£413k

1 Fuchsia Close, Rush Green

RM7 0YZ

3 bed
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.
Full Romford report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bernard Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Crowlands Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM7 0EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM7 0EL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM7 0EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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