5 Derwent Court, Riverside Close, Romford, RM1 1EQ
UPRN:10070025633Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:53:53.488633+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:50:52.858620+00:00)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)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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
HP Score
73
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
19 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£248,000
£236k - £260kHigh
Estimate
£248k
Range
£236k – £260k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
7.26%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
5 Derwent Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 76/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (69/100). 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
73
HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
76
Investment Score
76/ 100
High
40
Crime Score
40/ 100
Elevated
69
Walkability
69/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 46Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£248,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield7.26%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+4.8%
5y Growth+6.3%
10y Growth+5.4%
Last Sold Price£217,500 (2007-05-18)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0RM1 1EQ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- PendingQ0233.26Discharge of condition 4 of P0553.26
- PendingP1232.26Change 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.
- PendingY0243.26Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.20m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership43.7%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining104 yrs
- CovenantsNone
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2007-05-18
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
13 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£40,726
Population Density-
Owner Occupied35%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 65%65+ 12%
Schools Nearby
- The Mawney Foundation School0.3 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School0.3 miGood
- St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.3 miArea grades2024
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Parklands Primary School0.4 miGood
3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Derwent Court Riverside Close-£245k-
- Derwent Court Riverside Close-£272k-
- Derwent Court Riverside Close-£278k-
- Derwent Court Riverside Close-£240k-