12 Lessington Avenue, Romford, RM7 9EB
About 12 Lessington Avenue
12 Lessington Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Romford (RM7 9EB). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). At 77 m² this is the 8th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 61–180 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 31 units on file.
Held since January 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 is 49.5% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£234/sq ft) was about 28.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
12 Lessington Avenue has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£290,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£194,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
25 January 2008Most recent
£194,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM7 9EB: £425,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in RM7 9EB
Versus other Lessington Avenue homes
On years held, 12 Lessington Avenue stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,519
Street avg £2,235
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Romford Stadium — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Crowlands Primary School. 41 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB








