8 Durell Gardens, Dagenham, RM9 5XX
About 8 Durell Gardens
8 Durell Gardens is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Dagenham (RM9 5XX). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £375,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£505/sq ft) was about 104.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
8 Durell Gardens has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2011.
£402,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 14 years.
£375,000
Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
29 April 2025Most recent
£375,000
+145.9%over 14 years18 February 2011
£152,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM9 5XX: £287,500 (2025–2014).
Nearby sales in RM9 5XX
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Versus other Durell Gardens homes
Years Held for 8 Durell Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£5,435
Street avg £3,556
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 70 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
16/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Marlborough Road (RM8) — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
The Sydney Russell School. 60 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB