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Flat 61, Scimitar House, 23 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3FA

UPRN:10091578331Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 2012-2021
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-04T04:00:06.345886+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T09:28:36.376848+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:10:46.438107+00:00)EPC· 1mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T13:53:14.554875+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
Flat 61, Scimitar House, 23 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3FA

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£265,000
£239k - £292kMedium
Estimate
£265k
Range
£239k – £292k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,600
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,600
Yield
7.25%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 61 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (96/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
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HP Score
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
96/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 78Bike 71
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£265,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,600
Gross Yield7.25%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+4.8%
5y Growth+6.3%
10y Growth+5.4%
Last Sold Price£220,000 (2017-03-03)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0RM1 3FA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • Q0233.26
    Discharge of condition 4 of P0553.26
    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
  • P1193.26
    Retention of alterations to the front garden, together with the new boundary treatments to the front of the property.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership43.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining114 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-03-03
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£40,726
Population Density5,250 /km²
Owner Occupied32%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 76%65+ 7%
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Schools Nearby

  • Bep Academy
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Concordia Academy
    0.4 mi
    -
  • The Mawney Foundation School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area 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.

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Comparables

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