16 Blacksmith Close, Romford, RM6 4XE
UPRN:200003139697Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
FeudalCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (69)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-17T15:16:43.468683+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:52:17.202036+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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
59
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£191,000
£181k - £200kHigh
Estimate
£191k
Range
£181k – £200k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
7.23%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
16 Blacksmith Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 59/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (56/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is feudal. 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
59
HP Score
59/ 100
Mixed
64
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
75
Crime Score
75/ 100
Elevated
56
Walkability
56/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 24Bike 45
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£191,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield7.23%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+2.9%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£165,000 (2017-02-27)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0RM6 4XE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending2889/26Single storey rear extension with raised patio and 1.8m high privacy screening. Alterations to existing rear outbuilding including alterations to roof and fenestrations. (summary)
- Pending2092/26/01Discharge of conditions for approved permission 2092/26: Trees (Condition 4) (Summary)
- Pending2857/26Single storey front extension. (summary)
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership58.1%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining149 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFeudal
- Last Ownership Change2017-02-27
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
14 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£37,190
Population Density13,159 /km²
Owner Occupied33%
Age Distribution
0-15 30%16-64 65%65+ 5%
Schools Nearby
- Newbridge School0.1 mi
Inspected as Newbridge School (URN 130899) on 2 Jul 2013
- -Grove Primary School0.2 mi
- Chadwell Heath Academy0.3 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School0.3 miArea grades2024
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
1 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 47 Blacksmiths Close-£165k-
- 55 Blacksmiths Close-£165k-
- 35 Blacksmiths Close-£180k-
- 43 Blacksmiths Close-£260k-