What type of property is 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD?

2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD last change hands?

2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD last sold for £410,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £249,995 in February 2013, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD?

Across 2 sales between February 2013 and October 2020, 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD rose from £249,995 to £410,000, a change of £160,005. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD?

2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RM7 8BD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD?

2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD located?

2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD sits in Romford. It falls within the RM7 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

What is crime like near 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD?

Police records around 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD 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 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD?

The closest primary school to 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD is Crownfield Junior School (990m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Edward's Church of England Academy (1.3km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Essex Close, RM7 8BD is Susan Close, 269m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Essex Close, Romford, RM7 8BD

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Essex Close

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

2 Essex Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Romford (RM7 8BD). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £496,000 is 21% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£428/sq ft) was about 22.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £410,000 in October 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Jun 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

40%93%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Essex Close, Romford, RM7 8BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Essex Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£496,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£410,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2020Most recent
£410,000
+64.0%over 7 years
18 February 2013
£249,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM7 8BD: £400,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RM7 8BD

On the street

Versus other Essex Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Essex Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,607

Street avg £4,160

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Above

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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

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

0.3 km

Susan Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Crownfield Junior School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM7 8BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM7 8BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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