2 Black Rod Close, Hayes, UB3 4QJ
About 2 Black Rod Close
2 Black Rod Close is a semi-detached house in Hayes (UB3 4QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. At 60 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (60–128 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good.
Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £383,000 is 12% below the 2015 sale of £435,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£674/sq ft) was about 220.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in June 2015. At 60 m² it's 29% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 34 EPCs).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
2 Black Rod Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
High performance glazing installed
Cavity wall insulation installed
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
Planning history
2 Black Rod Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
17applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 2 Black Rod Close
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.
£383,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 13 years.
£435,000
Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
24 June 2015Most recent
£435,000
+64.2%over 10 years17 November 2004
£265,000
+26.2%over 2 years16 October 2002
£210,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in UB3 4QJ: £435,000 (2025–2022).
Everything we know about 2 Black Rod Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Black Rod Close homes
On price per m², 2 Black Rod Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£7,250
Street avg £2,258
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 71 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Years Held
11 years
Street avg 14 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
8/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Harold Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Cranford Park Academy. 33 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.0dB