281 Carter Drive, Romford, RM5 2TT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 958 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £511,830 , which equates to approximately £534 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jun 2021 for £437,500. Since then, the value has increased by £74,330, representing a 17.0% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £511,830 is:

  • 8.1% higher than the average property price on Carter Drive
  • 12.3% higher than the average in the RM5 2TT postcode area
  • and 14.5% higher than the average price for Romford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 October 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£511,830
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£534
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

281 Carter Drive, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM5 2TT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Oct 2020.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Jul 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 41.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM5 2TT

7 th / 32
Price Rank
12% higher than average
18 th / 23
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
1 st / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£511,830
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
22 Jun 2021
£437,500
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
High flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
High flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
High

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has high flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has high surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth Low
  • 0.3m depth Very low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Medium
  • 0.3m depth Low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2026
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £460,000
sale date: 7 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 3 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2022
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 27 May 2021

Data Sources

The property at 281 Carter Drive, Romford, RM5 2TT appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 26 Oct 2020. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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