5 Forest Road, Romford, RM7 8DU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 850 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £491,248 , which equates to approximately £578 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jun 2016 for £370,000. Since then, the value has increased by £121,248, representing a 32.8% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £491,248 is:

  • 0.4% higher than the average property price on Forest Road
  • 1.8% lower than the average in the RM7 8DU postcode area
  • and 9.5% higher than the average price for Romford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 15 March 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£491,248
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£578
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Forest Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8DU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Mar 2025.

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 13 Mar 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM7 8DU

16 th / 27
Price Rank
2% lower than average
16 th / 21
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
6 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8DU , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 21 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£491,248
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+33 %
24 Jun 2016
£370,000
Leasehold
+85 %
16 Jul 2010
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £344,500
sale date: 5 Oct 2018
rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 17 Oct 2014
rooms: 4
size: 875 sq ft
sale price: £233,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2010
rooms: 5
size: 866 sq ft
sale price: £229,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2009

Data Sources

The property at 5 Forest Road, Romford, RM7 8DU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jun 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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