What kind of home is 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES?

43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES?

43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES last sold for £407,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £110,000 in March 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2001 and November 2023, 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES rose from £110,000 to £407,000, a change of £297,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES?

The current EPC rating for 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES?

43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES use?

The latest EPC at 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES?

43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES is in council tax band D.

Which area is 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES in?

43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES sits in Romford. It falls within the RM7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES?

Police records around 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES 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.

What schools are near 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES?

The closest primary school to 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES is Crownfield Junior School (680m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Edward's Church of England Academy (1.6km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES?

The closest bus stop to 43 Birch Close, RM7 8ES is Birch Road, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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43 Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8ES

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 43 Birch Close

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

43 Birch Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM7 8ES). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£430/sq ft) was about 75.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £407,000.

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
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from May 2013

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43 Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

43 Birch 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.

Current estimate

£428,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£407,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

3 November 2023Most recent
£407,000
+14.6%over 6 years
11 October 2017
£355,000
+222.7%over 16 years
29 March 2001
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM7 8ES: £425,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in RM7 8ES

On the street

Versus other Birch Close homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

43 Birch Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,625

Street avg £3,962

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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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

Birch Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Crownfield Junior School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM7 8ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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