Property profile

22 South Block The RailstoreKidman Close

Map showing 22 South Block The Railstore, Kidman Close, Romford

Estimated sale price

£280,000

Flats sold in Squirrels Heath

The box shows the middle 50% of flats 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 sold11 Jul 2025
£272,500Change since last sale: +£5,000 (+1.9%)
Annualised change
+1.7% per yearHavering annualised change (flats) since 2025: −0.2% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £450 per sq ft
£487 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£37 per sq ft (+8.2%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Squirrels Heath
£295,000Estimate vs local median: −£17,000 (−5.9%)
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 typeMaisonette / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area53 m² / 570 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection04 Nov 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
11 Jul 2025£272,500+9%
27 Jan 2021£250,000-2%
24 Mar 2017£255,000+43%
15 Sept 2006£178,000-1%
15 Dec 2004£180,000-

Local market

Property prices in Squirrels Heath

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£493
Sales (last 12 months)190
Typical range (middle 50%)£313K – £644K

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £493 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
Terraced49£499,500£500
Flats61£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 6JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM2 6JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202616 South Block, The Railstore, Kidman Close, Romford, RM2 6JHFlatsLeasehold£268,000
20 Mar 202624 South Block, The Railstore, Kidman Close, Romford, RM2 6JHFlatsLeasehold£306,250
31 Oct 202537 South Block, The Railstore, Kidman Close, Romford, RM2 6JHFlatsLeasehold£348,500
25 Jul 202545 South Block, The Railstore, Kidman Close, Romford, RM2 6JHFlatsLeasehold£340,000
11 Jul 202522 South Block, The Railstore, Kidman Close, Romford, RM2 6JHFlatsLeasehold£272,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 South Block, The Railstore, Kidman Close, RomfordLeasehold58 m²£163,500 (2010)
2 South Block, The Railstore, Kidman Close, RomfordLeasehold47 m²£237,500 (2023)
3 South Block The Railstore, Kidman Close, RomfordLeasehold56 m²£178,000 (2007)
4 South Block, The Railstore, Kidman Close, RomfordLeasehold50 m²£235,000 (2019)
5 South Block The Railstore, Kidman Close, RomfordLeasehold53 m²£255,000 (2017)
6 South Block, The Railstore, Elvet Avenue, RomfordLeasehold64 m²£235,000 (2016)
7 South Block The Railstore, Kidman Close, RomfordLeasehold89 m²£320,000 (2024)
8 South Block The Railstore, Kidman Close, RomfordLeasehold72 m²£212,500 (2014)
9 South Block The Railstore, Kidman Close, RomfordLeasehold76 m²£220,000 (2005)
10 South Block The Railstore, Kidman Close, RomfordLeasehold101 m²£341,000 (2021)

Area insights for RM2 6JH

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Overview

Postcode RM2 6JH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 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
6.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 97 ft away from RM2 6JH.

Flood risk

No risk

Gidea Park near RM2 6JH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM2 6JH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Gidea Park

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Gidea Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM2 6JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHaynes ParkLargeWalking directions to Haynes Park

Area Profile

Population
105
Population density
15,000 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
65
62.5%
Other White
18
17.31%
Indian
5
4.81%
African
4
3.85%
Caribbean
3
2.88%
Total population: 104

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
54.08%
Level 3 (A level)
22
22.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
7.14%
No qualifications
6
6.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
6
6.12%
Total 16+ residents: 98

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
53.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
29.69%
Owns outright
3
4.69%
Social rents from council
3
4.69%
Other forms of private rent
3
4.69%
Total households: 64

Schools

In the RM2 6JH postcode area, located within Gidea Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM2 6JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Royal Liberty SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSt Mary's Hare Park SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryArdleigh Green Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 6JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM2 6JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBargain BoozeArdleigh Green Road, Havering, RM11 2SDWalking directions to Bargain Booze
0.3 miSunny's NewsArdleigh Green Road, Havering, RM11 2SDWalking directions to Sunny's News
0.3 miTesco ExpressArdleigh Green Road, Havering, RM11 2LGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miStation Road Convenience StoreStation Road, Havering, RM2 6DBWalking directions to Station Road Convenience Store
0.4 miLondisChalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BUWalking directions to Londis