5 Holland Close, Romford, RM7 7RN
About 5 Holland Close
5 Holland Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Romford (RM7 7RN). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. At 38 m² this is the 11th smallest of 33 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–51 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.
Last sold in June 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £174,000 is 30.8% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 38.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Holland Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
12applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
5 Holland Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£174,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 17 years.
£132,995
Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
22 June 2014Most recent
£132,995
+6.4%over 3 years29 July 2010
£124,995
+22.5%over 7 years22 August 2002
£102,000
+155.0%over 5 years19 June 1997
£40,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM7 7RN: £200,000 (2025–2021).
Versus other Holland Close homes
Price per m²
£3,500
Street avg £3,439
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 42 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.2 km
Oak Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Crowlands Primary School. 35 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
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