What kind of home is 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU?

13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU?

13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU last sold for £330,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £225,000 in January 2014, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU?

Across 2 sales between January 2014 and March 2016, 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU rose from £225,000 to £330,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +19.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU?

13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU use?

The latest EPC at 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU?

13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU in?

13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU sits in Romford. It falls within the RM7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU?

Police records around 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU 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 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU?

The closest primary school to 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU is Crownfield Junior School (499m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marshalls Park Academy (1.7km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU?

The closest bus stop to 13 Abbotts Close, RM7 8QU is Percy Road (RM7), 164m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Abbotts Close, Romford, RM7 8QU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 13 Abbotts Close

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

13 Abbotts Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Romford (RM7 8QU). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2014–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £439,000 is 33% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£409/sq ft) was about 26.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016).

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

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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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from May 2013

EPC improved fromE48toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Abbotts Close, Romford, RM7 8QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Abbotts 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.

13 Abbotts Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£439,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£330,000

Growth on file: 19.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

18 March 2016Most recent
£330,000
+46.7%over 2 years
10 January 2014
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM7 8QU: £460,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RM7 8QU

On the street

Versus other Abbotts Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£4,400

Street avg £3,953

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Percy Road (RM7) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Crownfield Junior School. 26 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM7 8QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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