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95 Verve Apartments, 5 Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3FD

UPRN:10091578652Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T09:28:36.376848+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T10:46:51.799629+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
95 Verve Apartments, 5 Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3FD

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£233,000
£221k - £245kHigh
Estimate
£233k
Range
£221k – £245k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
7.47%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

95 Verve Apartments earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 71/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (97/100). 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
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HP Score
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
71/ 100
High
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
97/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 67Bike 71
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£233,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield7.47%
1y Growth+25.8%
3y Growth+4.8%
5y Growth+6.3%
10y Growth+5.4%
Last Sold Price£260,000 (2020-12-21)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
2RM1 3FD
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 Remaining117 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-12-21
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
18 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
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.

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

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Mawney Foundation School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Concordia Academy
    0.5 mi
    -

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

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