Flat 26, Fern Court, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LP
UPRN:10070706328Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (83)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:31:53.005863+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-06T17:35:25.388574+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· 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 refresh
HP Score
78
/ 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
£280,000
£266k - £294kHigh
Estimate
£280k
Range
£266k – £294k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,600
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,600
Yield
6.86%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Flat 26 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 75/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is good (84/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
78
HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
75
Investment Score
75/ 100
High
38
Crime Score
38/ 100
Elevated
84
Walkability
84/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 47Bike 67
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£280,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,600
Gross Yield6.86%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.8%
10y Growth+5.3%
Last Sold Price£191,000 (2014-07-03)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0RM7 7LP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- PendingQ0233.26Discharge of condition 4 of P0553.26
- PendingQ0229.26Retrospective 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
- PendingA0039.264 x internally illuminated fascia signs
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership64.7%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining106 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2014-07-03
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£40,726
Population Density5,419 /km²
Owner Occupied62%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 68%65+ 11%
Schools Nearby
- The Mawney Foundation School0.1 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Crowlands Primary School0.4 miGood
- -Concordia Academy0.4 mi
- St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.5 miArea grades2024
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Fern Court Cottons Approach-£222k-
- Fern Court Cottons Approach-£194k-
- Fern Court Cottons Approach-£244k-
- Fern Court Cottons Approach-£300k-