291 Carter Drive, Romford, RM5 2TT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,109 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £493,688 , which equates to approximately £445 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2013 for £249,250. Since then, the value has increased by £244,438, representing a 98.1% increase, or approximately 7.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £493,688 is:

  • 4.3% higher than the average property price on Carter Drive
  • 8.3% higher than the average in the RM5 2TT postcode area
  • and 10.5% 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 27 January 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1109 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£493,688
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£445
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

291 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 27 Jan 2026.

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 22 Jun 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to RM5 2TT

10 th / 32
Price Rank
8% higher than average
7 th / 23
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
12 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£493,688
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+98 %
30 Sep 2013
£249,250
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

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

* 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 low 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 low 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 Very 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 Low
  • 0.3m depth Low
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

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: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £527,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2022

Data Sources

The property at 291 Carter Drive, Romford, RM5 2TT appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 27 Jan 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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