Property profile

12 Retford Path

Map showing 12 Retford Path, Romford

Estimated sale price

£430,000

Terraced sold in Gooshays

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 sold09 Feb 2026
£420,000Change since last sale: +£11,000 (+2.7%)
Annualised change
+5.4% per yearHavering annualised change (terraced) since 2026: +2.5% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £454 per sq ft
£466 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£12 per sq ft (+2.7%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Gooshays
£415,000Estimate vs local median: +£16,000 (+4.0%)
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
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area86 m² / 926 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection05 Nov 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
09 Feb 2026£420,000+32%
07 Apr 2017£318,000-

Local market

Property prices in Gooshays

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£453
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £440K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £453 per square foot) in Gooshays area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 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 Gooshays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£480,000£515
Semi-Detached26£448,000£489
Terraced75£415,000£454
Flats25£210,000£421

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gooshays

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gooshays.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£537,500£192,500£355,000£305,000
2017£580,000£206,750£338,750£315,000
2018£442,500£226,250£340,000£315,000
2019£373,000£214,000£355,000£320,000
2020£517,500£206,000£375,000£343,000
2021£712,500£205,000£390,000£350,000
2022£475,000£212,000£430,000£388,500
2023£570,000£225,000£455,000£405,000
2024£552,500£220,000£433,000£403,500
2025£480,000£210,000£453,750£410,000
2026£560,000£220,000£446,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gooshays.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gooshays.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375£322£348£353
2017£439£370£333£344
2018£336£345£353£363
2019£428£358£351£355
2020£449£372£379£354
2021£382£381£374£381
2022£456£381£419£423
2023£410£422£438£429
2024£489£390£440£433
2025£518£415£491£453
2026£515£402£419£454
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gooshays.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gooshays in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM3 9NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM3 9NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 202612, Retford Path, Romford, RM3 9NLTerracedFreehold£420,000
31 Mar 20252, Retford Path, Romford, RM3 9NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000
20 Jun 202581, Penrith Road, Romford, RM3 9NJTerracedFreehold£370,000
28 Feb 20253, Penzance Gardens, Romford, RM3 9NPTerracedFreehold£430,000
03 Oct 20253, Hardy Court, Penrith Road, Romford, RM3 9NSDetachedFreehold£430,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Retford Path, RomfordFreehold142 m²£560,000 (2025)
5 Retford Path, Romford-415 m²-
6, Retford Path, RomfordFreehold89 m²£185,000 (2012)
7, Retford Path, Romford-90 m²-
8, Retford Path, RomfordFreehold105 m²£340,000 (2018)
10, Retford Path, RomfordFreehold81 m²£318,000 (2020)
11, Retford Path, Romford-71 m²-
15, Retford Path, Romford-73 m²-
17, Retford Path, Romford-68 m²-
21, Retford Path, RomfordFreehold106 m²£385,000 (2023)

Area insights for RM3 9NL

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Overview

Postcode RM3 9NL is located in a major urban area, within the Gooshays ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood is £66,180 per year. The nearest station is Harold Wood, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,258 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.9%

Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood is £66,180 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from RM3 9NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood near RM3 9NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Harold Wood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM3 9NL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

6

Harold Wood

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Harold Wood

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
8,825.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.66(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.24(-69%)
Vehicle crime
5.3(-43%)
Drugs
4.12(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.12(-28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
66.77%
African
29
8.61%
Other White
23
6.82%
Indian
15
4.45%
Pakistani
15
4.45%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
31.27%
No qualifications
47
18.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.13%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
36.89%
Social rents from council
34
27.87%
Owns outright
30
24.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.56%
Shared ownership
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Schools

In the RM3 9NL postcode area, located within Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM3 9NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHarold Court Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryDrapers' Maylands Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM3 9NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM3 9NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBon BonsHarold Court Road, Havering, RM3 0AEWalking directions to Bon Bons