What energy rating does First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA have?

The current EPC rating for First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA?

First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 55% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RM7 0XA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA use?

The latest EPC at First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA in?

First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA sits in Romford. It falls within the RM7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA?

Police records around First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (420% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA?

The closest primary school to First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA is Rush Green Primary School (293m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barking and Dagenham College (483m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA?

The closest bus stop to First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, RM7 0XA is Leonard Avenue, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, Romford, RM7 0XA

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About First Floor Flat

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

First Floor Flat is a mid-terrace house in Romford (RM7 0XA). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Aug 2014

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against First Floor Flat, 17 Horace Avenue, Romford, RM7 0XA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

First Floor Flat has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

7applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

First Floor Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 0XA: £385,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in RM7 0XA

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Leonard Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Rush Green Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM7 0XA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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