What kind of home is Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD?

Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD is an end-of-terrace house.

What did Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD sell for?

Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD last sold for £227,500 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in November 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD?

The current EPC rating for Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD?

Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft). That makes it about 36% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RM7 8RD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD use?

The latest EPC at Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD?

Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD is in council tax band C.

Which area is Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD in?

Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD sits in Romford. It falls within the RM7 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD 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 Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD?

The closest primary school to Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD is Parklands Primary School (628m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marshalls Park Academy (1.4km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD?

The closest bus stop to Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, RM7 8RD is Birch Road, 201m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, Romford, RM7 8RD

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 5

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

Flat 5 is an end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM7 8RD). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 95 m² the property is well over the postcode median (68 m² across 29 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2013–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 30% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £479,000 sits 110.5% above the 2014 sale of £227,500. 12 years since the last transfer (October 2014).

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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.

Flat 5 ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Jul 2013

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Gas MultipointInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Jan 2020from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromE48toC73

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 56 Linley Crescent, Romford, RM7 8RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Flat 5 changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£479,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 30.0% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2014)

£227,500

Growth on file: 30.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

6 October 2014Most recent
£227,500
+30.0%over 10 months
21 November 2013
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM7 8RD: £420,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in RM7 8RD

On the street

Versus other Linley Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Flat 5 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,395

Street avg £3,884

Strongly below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Birch Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Parklands Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM7 8RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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