5 Helmsdale Close

    5, HELMSDALE CLOSE, ROMFORD, ROMFORD, RM1 4RS

    This semi-detached freehold property on Helmsdale Close last sold in June 2026 for £488,000. Based on price growth in the RM1 district since then, its estimated current value is £488,000 — placing it in the 87th percentile nationally and the 81st percentile within RM1. The property covers 73 m² (786 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £6,685 per m². The EPC rating is D, with a potential rating of C.

    Type

    Semi-Detached

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Floor Area

    786 sq ft

    73 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £488,000

    Jun 2026

    Estimated Valuation

    £488,000

    Est. £/sq ft

    £621/sq ft

    £6,685/m²

    Property Details

    TypeSemi-Detached
    TenureFreehold
    Built formSemi-Detached
    Construction ageEngland and Wales: 1950-1966
    Habitable rooms4
    Main fuelmains gas (not community)
    EPC currentD
    EPC potentialC
    Floor area786 sq ft (73 m²)
    EPC dateNov 2025
    WallsCavity wall, filled cavity
    HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas

    Transaction History

    30 Jun 2026

    £488,000

    17 Oct 1997

    £105,000

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£488,000
    Value per sq ft / m²£621/sq ft (£6,685/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    RM1 district percentile81st percentile
    National percentile87th percentile

    District Context — RM1

    RM1 covers Romford and surrounding areas in East London, positioned in the east of the capital. It is a diverse, mixed-tenure neighbourhood with strong demand from families and commuters seeking affordable space within reach of London.

    Average Property Price - RM1

    £443,543

    75

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - RM1

    £47,792

    83

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RM1

    3.8%

    73

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RM

    4.2%

    67

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

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