What type of property is 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH?

9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH last change hands?

9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH last sold for £575,000 in August 2025. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in January 2011, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2011 and August 2025, 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH rose from £195,000 to £575,000, a change of £380,000. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH?

The current EPC rating for 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH?

9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RM7 8BH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH?

9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH is in council tax band D.

Where is 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH located?

9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH sits in Romford. It falls within the RM7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH?

Police records around 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH 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 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH?

The closest primary school to 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH is Crownfield Junior School (850m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Edward's Church of England Academy (1.4km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH?

The closest bus stop to 9 Epping Close, RM7 8BH is Susan Close, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Epping Close, Romford, RM7 8BH

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Epping Close

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

9 Epping Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Romford (RM7 8BH). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

A recent sale: £575,000 in August 2025. Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£644/sq ft) was about 229% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Jul 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Epping Close, Romford, RM7 8BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

Sept 2021
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) with respect to a single storey rear extension and a loft conversion to include a rear dormer and three front roof lights
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
D0516.21
View planning record
Sept 2021
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single Storey Rear Extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
P1469.21
View planning record

What's in 9 Epping Close, Romford, RM7 8BH's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 9 Epping Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£578,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£575,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2025Most recent
£575,000
+194.9%over 14 years
21 January 2011
£195,000

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

Nearby sales in RM7 8BH

On the street

Versus other Epping Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Epping Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,928

Street avg £2,903

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above

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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

0.1 km

Susan Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Crownfield Junior School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM7 8BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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