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178 Index Apartments, Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3HS

UPRN:10070025866Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (81)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-17T15:16:43.468683+00:00)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
178 Index Apartments, Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3HS

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£261,000
£248k - £274kHigh
Estimate
£261k
Range
£248k – £274k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,650
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,650
Yield
7.59%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

178 Index Apartments earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 82/100. Investment score 81/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (93/100). 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
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HP Score
82/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
81/ 100
High
Crime Score
35/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
93/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 56Bike 67
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£261,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,650
Gross Yield7.59%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+4.8%
5y Growth+6.3%
10y Growth+5.4%
Last Sold Price£179,995 (2007-03-09)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0RM1 3HS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • Q0233.26
    Discharge of condition 4 of P0553.26
    Pending
  • Y0243.26
    Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.20m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
    Pending
  • Q0229.26
    Retrospective change of use to takeaway/restaurant, including installation of extractor with external flue to the rear, single storey building to the rear. Revised plans rec'd 10.08.26 P0665.26 Conditions(s) Condition 6
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership43.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining134 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2007-03-09
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£40,726
Population Density7,818 /km²
Owner Occupied51%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 65%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • Bep Academy
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Peter's Catholic Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • The Mawney Foundation School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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