Property profile

1 Academy Square1, Academy Fields Road

Map showing 1 Academy Square, 1, Academy Fields Road, Romford

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£490,000

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

This property vs market

Last sold10 Aug 2022
£370,000Change since last sale: +£122,000 (+33%)
Annualised change
+7.3% per yearHavering annualised change (other) since 2022: +2.2% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
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 typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period2003-2006
Floor area149 m² / 1,604 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor levelGround
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection24 Oct 2012

Sales history

DatePriceChange
10 Aug 2022£370,000+7300%
22 Mar 2018£5,000-99%
16 Dec 2005£385,000-

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 5UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM2 5UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 20257, Academy Square, 1, Academy Fields Road, Romford, RM2 5UEFlatsLeasehold£476,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 14, Masters Court, 3, Academy Fields Road, Romford, RM2 5UGFlatsLeasehold£300,000
24 Oct 202563, Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5ULSemi-DetachedFreehold£501,000
26 Feb 20268, Academy Fields Road, Romford, RM2 5UNDetachedFreehold£780,000
07 Mar 202520, Catherine Road, Romford, RM2 5SASemi-DetachedFreehold£411,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Academy Square, 1 Academy Fields Road, RomfordLeasehold87 m²£375,000 (2023)
3 Academy Square, 1, Academy Fields Road, RomfordLeasehold62 m²£340,000 (2016)
5 Academy Square, 1, Academy Fields Road, RomfordLeasehold105 m²£452,000 (2019)
6 Academy Square, 1, Academy Fields Road, RomfordLeasehold100 m²£390,000 (2023)
7 Academy Square, 1 Academy Fields Road, RomfordLeasehold125 m²£476,000 (2025)
8 Academy Square, 1, Academy Fields Road, RomfordLeasehold182 m²£440,000 (2019)
9 Academy Square, 1, Academy Fields Road, RomfordLeasehold85 m²£350,000 (2014)
10 Academy Square, 1 Academy Fields Road, Romford, RomfordLeasehold67 m²£385,000 (2022)
12 Academy Square, 1, Academy Fields Road, RomfordLeasehold90 m²£475,000 (2020)
13 Academy Square, 1 Academy Fields Road, RomfordLeasehold74 m²£365,000 (2023)

Area insights for RM2 5UE

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Overview

Postcode RM2 5UE is located in a major urban area, within the Squirrels Heath ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Romford East area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Romford East is £86,349 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lodge Farm Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Romford East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,923 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Romford East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.6%

Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Romford East is £86,349 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM2 5UE.

Flood risk

No risk

Romford East near RM2 5UE 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM2 5UE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Gidea Park

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Gidea Park
0.7 mi

6

Romford

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Romford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM2 5UE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLodge Farm ParkLargeWalking directions to Lodge Farm Park
0.4 miHylands ParkLargeWalking directions to Hylands Park

Area Profile

Population
558
Population density
5,760.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.67(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.82(-67%)
Vehicle crime
8.82(-6%)
Burglary
3.31(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.75(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
58.2%
Other White
71
12.79%
Indian
43
7.75%
African
23
4.14%
Chinese
14
2.52%
Total population: 555

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
192
43.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
13.54%
Level 3 (A level)
60
13.54%
No qualifications
56
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
9.71%
Total 16+ residents: 443

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
101
41.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
74
30.2%
Owns outright
44
17.96%
Social rents from council
20
8.16%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.04%
Total households: 245

Schools

In the RM2 5UE postcode area, located within Romford East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM2 5UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySquirrels Heath Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySquirrels Heath Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe BridgeOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 5UE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM2 5UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSid's Food and WineBrentwood Road, Romford, RM2 5SXWalking directions to Sid's Food and Wine
0.3 miTesco ExpressBrentwood Road, Havering, RM2 5TJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miStar Wine and FoodsqBalgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BSWalking directions to Star Wine and Foodsq
0.3 miCo-op FoodBrentwood Road, Havering, RM2 5TDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCa La Mama101 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BTWalking directions to Ca La Mama