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165 Chelmsford Avenue, Romford, RM5 3XB

UPRN:100021365871Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:09:03.817253+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T13:21:43.186492+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-14T12:17:17.894297+00:00)
165 Chelmsford Avenue, Romford, RM5 3XB

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£301,000
£286k - £316kHigh
Estimate
£301k
Range
£286k – £316k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,400
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,400
Yield
5.58%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

165 Chelmsford Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (53/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
68/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
29/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
53/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 49Bike 42
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£301,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,400
Gross Yield5.58%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+2.3%
10y Growth+2.5%
Last Sold Price£130,100 (2018-03-12)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RM5 3XB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • Y0248.26
    Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 2.80m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
    Pending
  • Q0230.26
    Change of Use of land to a Gypsy and Traveller site comprising of 3 Static Mobile Homes, a Dayroom, hardstanding and associated ancillary works PO542.22 Conditions(s) 6
    Pending
  • P1222.26
    Retrospective planning application to retain kitchenette within existing outbuilding for use as a granny annex ancillary to main dwelling
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining116 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-03-12
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£40,726
Population Density7,523 /km²
Owner Occupied53%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 64%65+ 15%

Schools Nearby

  • Rise Park Infant School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Rise Park Junior School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Bower Park Academy
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Clockhouse Primary School
    0.5 mi
    OutstandingImproving

2 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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