Property profile

56Blacksmiths Close

Map showing 56, Blacksmiths Close, Romford

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£185,000

Flats sold in Chadwell

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 Dec 2001
£70,000Change since last sale: +£114,000 (+162%)
Annualised change
+4.0% per yearRedbridge annualised change (flats) since 2001: +4.3% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £429 per sq ft
£426 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£2 per sq ft (−0.5%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Chadwell
£238,000Estimate vs local median: −£54,000 (−23%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area40 m² / 431 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection11 Jul 2019

Sales history

DatePriceChange
11 Dec 2001£70,000-

Local market

Property prices in Chadwell

Median price£465,000
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£266K – £516K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Chadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,750 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chadwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£530,000£424
Semi-Detached11£500,000£437
Terraced59£498,000£498
Flats31£238,000£429

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadwell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218,000£400,000£377,500
2017£219,500£419,000£396,000
2018£252,000£405,000£411,000
2019£205,000£420,000£394,000
2020£246,000£452,500£411,500
2021£226,250£450,000£425,500
2022£240,000£482,500£469,000
2023£250,000£470,000£481,000
2024£234,000£492,500£475,000
2025£246,000£500,000£490,000
2026£200,000£440,000£465,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadwell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£366£372£425
2017£411£428£405
2018£409£435£414
2019£376£406£423
2020£380£398£419
2021£403£454£451
2022£421£480£492
2023£404£491£484
2024£413£476£496
2025£431£528£499
2026£409£569£524
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 4XE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 4XE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202547, Blacksmiths Close, Romford, RM6 4XEFlatsLeasehold£165,000
31 Oct 2025125, Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford, RM6 4YXTerracedFreehold£530,000
14 Mar 2025150, Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford, RM6 4YXTerracedFreehold£446,000
09 Apr 202666, Westfield Gardens, Romford, RM6 4BYTerracedFreehold£395,000
06 Mar 20261, Westfield Gardens, Romford, RM6 4BYTerracedFreehold£405,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3, Blacksmiths Close, RomfordLeasehold26 m²£76,500 (2003)
4 Blacksmiths Close, RomfordLeasehold34 m²£198,000 (2017)
5 Blacksmiths Close, RomfordLeasehold26 m²£53,525 (2002)
6 Blacksmiths Close, RomfordLeasehold28 m²£72,000 (2002)
7 Blacksmiths Close, RomfordLeasehold39 m²£107,000 (2009)
8, Blacksmiths Close, RomfordLeasehold26 m²£30,000 (1999)
9 Blacksmiths Close, RomfordLeasehold27 m²£97,500 (2014)
10 Blacksmiths Close, RomfordLeasehold27 m²£97,500 (2007)
11 Blacksmiths Close, RomfordLeasehold27 m²£26,600 (1998)
12, Blacksmiths Close, RomfordLeasehold47 m²£76,500 (2003)

Area insights for RM6 4XE

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Overview

Postcode RM6 4XE is located in a major urban area, within the Chadwell ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Chadwell Heath South West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadwell Heath South West is £72,693 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St. Chad's Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Chadwell Heath South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,024 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chadwell Heath South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chadwell Heath South West is £72,693 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM6 4XE.

Flood risk

No risk

Chadwell Heath South West near RM6 4XE 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 Chadwell Heath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM6 4XE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

5

Chadwell Heath

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Chadwell Heath
0.8 mi

4

Goodmayes

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Goodmayes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM6 4XE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt. Chad's ParkLargeWalking directions to St. Chad's Park

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
11,709.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
44.44(+345%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.76(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.39(-17%)
Drugs
8.27(+33%)
Public order
7.23(+7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
66
20.37%
Indian
56
17.28%
Bangladeshi
54
16.67%
Pakistani
30
9.26%
Other White
28
8.64%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
40.17%
No qualifications
38
15.9%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
35.04%
Owns with a mortgage
40
34.19%
Owns outright
19
16.24%
Social rents from council
9
7.69%
Other social rented
6
5.13%
Total households: 117

Schools

In the RM6 4XE postcode area, located within Chadwell Heath South West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM6 4XE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableNewbridge SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryChadwell Heath AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM6 4XE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM6 4XE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChadwell Supermarket105 Chadwell Heath Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 4NPWalking directions to Chadwell Supermarket
0.3 miIcelandHigh Road, Redbridge, RM6 4FRWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLidlHigh Road, Redbridge, RM6 4FRWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miCostcutter13-15 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miIstambul Food Centre20-22 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PRWalking directions to Istambul Food Centre