17a, Linden Street, Romford, RM7 7DP
About 17a
17a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM7 7DP). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
It hasn't traded since August 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £236,000 sits 88.8% above the 2007 sale of £124,999. At 59 m² it sits well below the postcode median (117 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- Jul 2023DemolitionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension following part demolition of existing shed
Extension- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- P0667.23
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£236,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£124,999
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
2 August 2007Most recent
£124,999
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM7 7DP: £595,000 (2025–2024).
Versus other Linden Street homes
17a is notably below the street on habitable rooms.
Price per m²
£2,119
Street avg £3,184
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
North Street Romford — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
The Mawney Foundation School. 35 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
54.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB








