Straight Road - RM3 8XR
Key Postcode Insights
RM3 8XR is a residential postcode situated on Straight Road, Romford, RM3 with 45 addresses.
It ranks as the 774th largest and 29th most expensive of the 857 postcodes in the RM3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 45 properties: 45 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £181,987
- 10 Year change
- up 14.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,223pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 35.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £358/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
RM3 8XR is a residential postcode situated on Straight Road, Romford, RM3 with 45 addresses.
It ranks as the 774th largest and 29th most expensive of the 857 postcodes in the RM3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 45 properties: 45 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £181,987
- 10 Year change
- up 14.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,223pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 35.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £358/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.1%/year/yr
Explore Properties in RM3 8XR
- 172 Straight Road
Building | 3 Flats
- 174 Straight Road
Building | 3 Flats
- 176 Straight Road
Building | 3 Flats
- 178 Straight Road
Building | 3 Flats
- 180 Straight Road
Building | 3 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in RM3 8XR sold for £169,000 on 2nd August 2023. Since then prices are up an average of 2.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £181,987.
The RM3 8XR Sales Market has increased by 14.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.9% | £181,987 |
| June 2025 | 0.5% | £180,451 |
| June 2024 | 0.1% | £179,527 |
| June 2023 | -1% | £179,267 |
| June 2022 | 7.4% | £181,072 |
| June 2021 | 0.9% | £168,624 |
| June 2020 | 1.4% | £167,104 |
| June 2019 | -1.1% | £164,720 |
| June 2018 | -0.3% | £166,628 |
| June 2017 | 5.3% | £167,099 |
| June 2016 | 17.9% | £158,762 |
| June 2015 | 12.7% | £134,685 |
| June 2014 | 11.8% | £119,510 |
| June 2013 | 4% | £106,935 |
| June 2012 | -0.7% | £102,863 |
| June 2011 | -1.4% | £103,633 |
| June 2010 | 6.4% | £105,092 |
| June 2009 | -13.9% | £98,815 |
| June 2008 | 1.4% | £114,806 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £113,204 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,223.
The RM3 8XR Rental Market has increased by 35.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.3% | £1,223pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.2% | £1,184pcm |
| June 2024 | 9% | £1,148pcm |
| June 2023 | 10.3% | £1,053pcm |
| June 2022 | 4.5% | £954pcm |
| June 2021 | 0.7% | £913pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £907pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £888pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.8% | £887pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.3% | £903pcm |
| June 2016 | 7.6% | £906pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.2% | £842pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.1% | £786pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £755pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.9% | £739pcm |
| June 2011 | 4% | £718pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.1% | £691pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.1% | £664pcm |
| June 2008 | 7% | £699pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £653pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 2nd August 2023 for £169,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.1%.
RM3 8XR has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2023£169,000 | 2 Bed Flat200, Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8XR200, Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8XR
- Sold Mar 2023£175,000 | 1 Bed Flat198A, Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8XR198A, Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8XR
- Sold Mar 2023£170,000 | 1 Bed Flat180A, Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8XR180A, Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8XR
Nearby Postcodes
RM3 8XR is the 774th largest and the 29th most expensive postcode out of the 857 postcodes in the RM3 area.
- RM3 8AJ, Waverley Crescent, Romford, RM3RM3 8AJ43 Addresses|88 m away
- RM3 8FY, Okehampton Road, Romford, RM3RM3 8FY6 Addresses|95 m away
- RM3 7JJ, Straight Road, Romford, RM3RM3 7JJ41 Addresses|109 m away
- RM3 7JP, Straight Road, Romford, RM3RM3 7JP23 Addresses|113 m away
- RM3 8YD, Pontypool Walk, Romford, RM3RM3 8YD30 Addresses|144 m away
Property Types
- 3 modern flats built after 1980
- 42 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- modern flat (3)
- mid-century flat (42)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 40 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (5)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (16)
- G (0)
- D (19)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Sep 2019£605,000 | 4 Bed House49, Straight Road, Romford, RM3 7JB49, Straight Road, Romford, RM3 7JB
- Sold Nov 2019£575,000 | 4 Bed House77, Straight Road, Romford, RM3 7JB77, Straight Road, Romford, RM3 7JB
- Sold May 2006£495,000 | 3 Bed House84-86, Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8AB84-86, Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8AB
Schools Nearby
- Hilldene Primary School300 m away
- St Ursula's Catholic Primary School500 m away
- Broadford Primary School800 m away
- The Royal Liberty School1.7 km away
- Bower Park Academy2.1 km away
- Redden Court School2.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to RM3 8XR is Harold Wood station, which is 1.8 kilometres away.
- Harold Wood|1.8 km away
- Gidea Park|2.2 km away
- Romford|3.5 km away