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40 Elm Road, Romford, RM7 8HH

UPRN:100021372230Terrace Property3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (65)
Data freshness:Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-24T06:43:26.628666+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T13:22:22.505322+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 3d 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 (2026-10-14T12:34:34.700492+00:00)
40 Elm Road, Romford, RM7 8HH

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£453,000
£431k - £476kHigh
Estimate
£453k
Range
£431k – £476k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,300
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,300
Yield
6.09%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

40 Elm Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 81/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is excellent (89/100). 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.

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HP Score
81/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
14/ 100
Low
Walkability
89/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 30Bike 50
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£453,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,300
Gross Yield6.09%
1y Growth-5.1%
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.8%
10y Growth+5.3%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
2RM7 8HH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • Q0235.26
    Biodiversity gain plan informative 29 of P0718.25
    Pending
  • D0430.26
    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and hip to gable alterations and front rooflights
    Pending
  • P1232.26
    Change of use of HMO to four flats (1 No. x 3 bedroom, 1 No. x 2 bedroom & 2 No. x 1 bedroom) involving a hip to gable loft conversion with front and rear dormers, part single, part two storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration with private amenity spaces, on-site parking, cycle and bin storage.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership64.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£40,726
Population Density-
Owner Occupied83%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 62%65+ 21%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Crownfield Junior School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Crownfield Infant School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Clockhouse Primary School
    0.6 mi
    OutstandingImproving

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

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