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42 Cecil Road, Romford, RM6 6LA

UPRN:100006040End Terrace House3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Listing· 6mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-04-27T03:47:42.895066+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T01:09:42.842544+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-04)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
42 Cecil Road, Romford, RM6 6LA

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£496,000
£471k - £520kHigh
Estimate
£496k
Range
£471k – £520k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,500
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,500
Yield
6.05%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Cecil Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (79/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
30/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
79/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 34Bike 60
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£496,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,500
Gross Yield6.05%
1y Growth+3.9%
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+2.9%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£485,000 (2024-10-23)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RM6 6LA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2793/26
    Variation of Condition 6 of approved planning permission 2207/15: extend the permitted operating hours of the restaurant and drive-thru from 07:00-00:00 to 07:00-02:00 Monday to Sunday. (Summary).
    Pending
  • 2599/26
    Demolish existing garage. New outbuilding linking to main dwelling. Single and part first floor rear extension. Hip to gable roof alterations (summary)
    Pending
  • 2582/26
    Change of use from a single dwelling house (C3(a)) into a Children's Home (C3(b)) for three children aged 9-16 years with two permanent carers. (Summary).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership58.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-10-23
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
8 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£32,911
Population Density12,950 /km²
Owner Occupied49%
Age Distribution
0-15 24%16-64 67%65+ 9%
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Schools Nearby

  • Furze Infant School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Chadwell Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Bede's Catholic Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Warren School
    0.6 mi
    OutstandingImproving

1 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 19 Cecil Road
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    £475k
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  • 6 Cecil Road
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    £465k
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  • 14 Cecil Road
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    £457k
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  • 42 Cecil Road
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    £485k
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