Property profile

8 Kings Grove

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Estimated sale price

£330,000

Semi-Detached sold in St Alban's

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached 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 sold31 Jan 2005
£159,000Change since last sale: +£171,000 (+107%)
Annualised change
+3.4% per yearHavering annualised change (semi-detached) since 2005: +3.9% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £505 per sq ft
£352 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£153 per sq ft (−30%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in St Alban's
£475,100Estimate vs local median: −£145,000 (−31%)
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 period1950-1966
Floor area87 m² / 936 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection28 Jan 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
31 Jan 2005£159,000+179%
05 Sept 1997£57,000-

Local market

Property prices in St Alban's

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£465
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £451K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £465 per square foot) in St Alban's area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Alban's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£627,500£456
Semi-Detached23£475,100£505
Terraced25£425,000£499
Flats47£240,000£443

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Alban's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Alban's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£245,250£345,000£333,000
2017£425,000£245,000£375,000£350,000
2018£470,000£245,000£370,000£362,500
2019£615,000£225,000£375,000£342,500
2020£550,000£215,000£432,500£382,500
2021£550,000£247,500£395,000£360,000
2022£609,000£259,000£437,500£424,050
2023£547,500£227,500£415,000£414,000
2024£477,500£240,000£460,000£420,000
2025£646,250£242,500£450,500£430,500
2026£627,500£250,000£495,000£423,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Alban's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Alban's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£441£387£376£419
2017£315£399£401£419
2018£489£423£402£420
2019£461£414£395£397
2020£389£404£404£427
2021£458£400£436£439
2022£424£434£472£475
2023£461£405£497£465
2024£377£442£486£453
2025£451£422£509£493
2026£456£461£499£526
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Alban's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Alban's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 2SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 2SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 20264, Carlisle Road, Romford, RM1 2QPTerracedFreehold£478,000
14 May 20269, Carlisle Road, Romford, RM1 2QPTerracedFreehold£440,000
27 Apr 2026Flat 1, Ash Tree Court, 3, Carlisle Road, Romford, RM1 2QPFlatsLeasehold£239,000
28 May 2025Flat 4, Ash Tree Court, 3, Carlisle Road, Romford, RM1 2QPFlatsLeasehold£252,200
21 Mar 2025Flat 1, Charlotte House, 1A, Carlisle Road, Romford, RM1 2QPFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Kings Grove, RomfordFreehold73 m²£235,000 (2008)
3, Kings Grove, RomfordLeasehold64 m²£285,000 (2019)
4, Kings Grove, RomfordLeasehold60 m²£239,000 (2019)
5 Kings Grove, Romford, RomfordLeasehold59 m²£275,000 (2021)
7 Kings Grove, RomfordLeasehold61 m²£200,000 (2015)
9 Kings Grove, RomfordLeasehold60 m²£163,000 (2007)
10, Kings Grove, Romford-64 m²-
11, Kings Grove, RomfordFreehold77 m²£224,500 (2013)
12, Kings Grove, RomfordFreehold77 m²£234,500 (2013)
13 Kings Grove, RomfordFreehold75 m²£220,000 (2013)

Area insights for RM1 2SU

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Overview

Postcode RM1 2SU is located in a major urban area, within the St Alban's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Central Romford area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lodge Farm Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Central Romford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Central Romford has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 312 ft away from RM1 2SU.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Romford near RM1 2SU 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 Romford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM1 2SU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Romford

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Romford
0.7 mi

6

Gidea Park

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Gidea Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM1 2SU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLodge Farm ParkLargeWalking directions to Lodge Farm Park
0.4 miHylands ParkLargeWalking directions to Hylands Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
10,413.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.57(+53%)
Shoplifting
17.55(+76%)
Other theft
12.46(+9%)
Public order
11.89(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.49(-68%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
44.57%
Other White
46
16.67%
Other Asian
25
9.06%
African
20
7.25%
Pakistani
16
5.8%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
38.79%
No qualifications
40
18.69%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.94%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
48.39%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.58%
Owns outright
15
12.1%
Other social rented
12
9.68%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

Schools

In the RM1 2SU postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM1 2SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHylands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBep AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe BridgeOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM1 2SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCarlton Food & Wine2 Carlton Road, Romford, RM2 5AAWalking directions to Carlton Food & Wine
0.4 miNisa Local54-56 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2EPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miAforda153 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PLWalking directions to Aforda
0.4 miLondisSouth Street, Havering, RM1 1PSWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miOTG Afro Foods181 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PSWalking directions to OTG Afro Foods