What type of property is 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP?

38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP have?

The current EPC rating for 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has dropped from a D recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP?

38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft). That makes it about 60% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RM7 7DP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP heated?

The latest EPC at 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP?

38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP located?

38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP sits in Romford. It falls within the RM7 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

What is crime like near 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP?

Police records around 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP 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.

Which schools serve 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP?

The closest primary school to 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP is The Mawney Foundation School (220m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marshalls Park Academy (1.3km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP?

The closest bus stop to 38a, Linden Street, RM7 7DP is North Street Romford, 93m away. The nearest rail option is Romford Rail Station, 709m away.

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38a, Linden Street, Romford, RM7 7DP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a mid-terrace house in Romford (RM7 7DP). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 38 m² this is the 4th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–217 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump.

At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (117 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD66toE48

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, Linden Street, Romford, RM7 7DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

12applications 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.

38a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£202,000

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 7DP: £595,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RM7 7DP

On the street

Versus other Linden Street homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 38a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

48 (E)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

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

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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

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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM7 7DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM7 7DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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