Property profile

1 Alpen Close

Map showing 1 Alpen Close, Romford

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Estimated sale price

£580,000

Terraced sold in Squirrels Heath

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold07 Aug 2025
£575,000Change since last sale: +£4,000 (+0.7%)
Annualised change
+0.7% per yearHavering annualised change (terraced) since 2025: +4.4% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £500 per sq ft
£456 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£44 per sq ft (−8.9%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Squirrels Heath
£499,500Estimate vs local median: +£79,000 (+16%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / End-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Floor area118 m² / 1,270 sq ft
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection31 Oct 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
07 Aug 2025£575,000-

Local market

Property prices in Squirrels Heath

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£494
Sales (last 12 months)187
Typical range (middle 50%)£314K – £646K

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £494 per square foot) in Squirrels Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Squirrels Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£805,000£505
Semi-Detached51£585,000£530
Terraced47£499,500£500
Flats60£295,000£450

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Squirrels Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Squirrels Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£639,000£266,500£441,125£372,995
2017£632,500£283,500£460,000£414,000
2018£640,000£275,000£480,000£400,000
2019£670,000£272,500£476,000£417,500
2020£675,000£272,000£507,500£421,000
2021£700,000£270,000£520,000£432,500
2022£755,000£280,100£561,250£455,000
2023£651,500£281,000£532,500£485,000
2024£650,000£280,000£540,000£475,000
2025£760,000£287,000£590,000£500,000
2026£780,000£300,000£547,500£494,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Squirrels Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Squirrels Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£427£426£423£406
2017£457£460£446£436
2018£459£430£440£442
2019£451£424£446£430
2020£447£437£428£469
2021£489£439£472£465
2022£520£459£521£521
2023£512£435£505£497
2024£516£437£512£528
2025£522£438£517£492
2026£487£464£505£549
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Squirrels Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Squirrels Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM2 6BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM2 6BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 20251, Alpen Close, Romford, RM2 6BFTerracedFreehold£575,000
09 Jun 20256, Elizabeth House, Durham Avenue, Romford, RM2 6JUFlatsLeasehold£205,000
17 Mar 202522, Durham Avenue, Romford, RM2 6JSFlatsLeasehold£220,000
14 May 202619, Durham Avenue, Romford, RM2 6JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£469,000
19 Mar 202637, Durham Avenue, Romford, RM2 6JJTerracedFreehold£410,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Alpen Close, Romford-118 m²-
3 Alpen Close, Romford-118 m²-
4 Alpen Close, RomfordFreehold128 m²£585,000 (2025)

Area insights for RM2 6BF

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Overview

Postcode RM2 6BF is located in a major urban area, within the Squirrels Heath ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Gidea Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gidea Park is £79,202 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Haynes Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
66.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Gidea Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Gidea Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.9%

Approximately 66.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Gidea Park is £79,202 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 264 ft away from RM2 6BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Gidea Park near RM2 6BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM2 6BF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

6

Gidea Park

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Gidea Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM2 6BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHaynes ParkLargeWalking directions to Haynes Park

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
34,782.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.68(-1%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.62(-24%)
Vehicle crime
11.81(+26%)
Other theft
10.06(-12%)
Drugs
7(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
57.74%
African
30
12.55%
Other White
21
8.79%
Other Black
9
3.77%
Indian
7
2.93%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
45
25.28%
No qualifications
37
20.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
17.42%
Level 3 (A level)
31
17.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
75
63.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.64%
Owns outright
10
8.47%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.24%
Other social rented
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Schools

In the RM2 6BF postcode area, located within Gidea Park, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM2 6BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt Mary's Hare Park SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryThe Royal Liberty SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryArdleigh Green Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 6BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM2 6BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miStation Road Convenience StoreStation Road, Havering, RM2 6DBWalking directions to Station Road Convenience Store
0.3 miCa La Mama101 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BTWalking directions to Ca La Mama
0.3 miLondisChalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BUWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miStar Wine and FoodsqBalgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BSWalking directions to Star Wine and Foodsq
0.4 miTesco ExpressBrentwood Road, Havering, RM2 5TJWalking directions to Tesco Express