56 Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8EU
UPRN:100021361816Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (61)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T02:15:13.613942+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:14:51.857127+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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
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HP Score
77
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£468,000
£444k - £491kHigh
Estimate
£468k
Range
£444k – £491k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,450
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,450
Yield
6.28%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
56 Birch Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (83/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
77
HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
60
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
21
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
83
Walkability
83/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£468,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,450
Gross Yield6.28%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.8%
10y Growth+5.3%
Last Sold Price-
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0RM7 8EU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- PendingP1209.26Construction of a 2 bed, single storey, detached dwelling with off-street parking, private amenity space and cycle storage following demolition of existing garage (self build)
- PendingP1203.26The formation of a DDA compliant external ramp and handrails associated with a fire exit from the church hall.
- PendingP1189.26Single storey side/rear extension
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership64.7%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change-
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
4 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£40,726
Population Density-
Owner Occupied66%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 63%65+ 14%
Schools Nearby
- Crownfield Junior School0.3 miGood
- Crownfield Infant School0.3 miGood
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School0.6 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Parklands Primary School0.7 miGood
2 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 56 Birch Close-£455k-
- 38 Birch Close-£430k-
- 64 Birch Close-£610k-
- 60 Birch Close-£475k-