Cottons Approach - RM7 7LN
Key Postcode Insights
RM7 7LN is a residential postcode situated on Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 with 37 addresses.
It ranks as the 365th largest and 99th most expensive of the 494 postcodes in the RM7 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 37 properties: 1 house and 36 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £272,284
- 10 Year change
- up 16.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,537pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 41.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £392/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
RM7 7LN is a residential postcode situated on Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 with 37 addresses.
It ranks as the 365th largest and 99th most expensive of the 494 postcodes in the RM7 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 37 properties: 1 house and 36 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £272,284
- 10 Year change
- up 16.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,537pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 41.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £392/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.8%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in RM7 7LN sold for £120,000 on 2nd December 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £272,284.
The RM7 7LN Sales Market has increased by 16.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.8% | £272,284 |
| June 2025 | 1.7% | £274,400 |
| June 2024 | -0.9% | £269,847 |
| June 2023 | -0.6% | £272,207 |
| June 2022 | 6.9% | £273,917 |
| June 2021 | 6% | £256,117 |
| June 2020 | 1.5% | £241,661 |
| June 2019 | -1.6% | £238,153 |
| June 2018 | -0.3% | £241,916 |
| June 2017 | 3.8% | £242,525 |
| June 2016 | 19.4% | £233,596 |
| June 2015 | 10.5% | £195,616 |
| June 2014 | 12.3% | £177,006 |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £157,612 |
| June 2012 | 1.4% | £154,153 |
| June 2011 | 1% | £152,010 |
| June 2010 | 6.7% | £150,496 |
| June 2009 | -15% | £141,008 |
| June 2008 | 1.3% | £165,907 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £163,753 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,537.
The RM7 7LN Rental Market has increased by 41.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.2% | £1,537pcm |
| June 2025 | 0.2% | £1,503pcm |
| June 2024 | 10.3% | £1,501pcm |
| June 2023 | 14.9% | £1,361pcm |
| June 2022 | 5% | £1,185pcm |
| June 2021 | 2.2% | £1,129pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.7% | £1,104pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £1,075pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.8% | £1,071pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.3% | £1,101pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.6% | £1,087pcm |
| June 2015 | 8.7% | £1,030pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.2% | £947pcm |
| June 2013 | 5.2% | £918pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.4% | £873pcm |
| June 2011 | 5.1% | £861pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.3% | £820pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.7% | £786pcm |
| June 2008 | 8.5% | £833pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £768pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 2nd December 2025 for £120,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.5%.
RM7 7LN has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2025£120,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 34, Oak House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LNFlat 34, Oak House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LN
- Sold May 2025£245,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 20, Oak House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LNFlat 20, Oak House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LN
- Sold Mar 2025£285,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 17, Oak House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LNFlat 17, Oak House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LN
Nearby Postcodes
RM7 7LN is the 365th largest and the 99th most expensive postcode out of the 494 postcodes in the RM7 area.
- RM7 7LP, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7RM7 7LP34 Addresses|44 m away
- RM7 7LG, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7RM7 7LG29 Addresses|80 m away
- RM7 9AB, Pettley Gardens, Romford, RM7RM7 9AB18 Addresses|100 m away
- RM7 7AN, Marks Road, Romford, RM7RM7 7AN33 Addresses|108 m away
- RM7 9AD, Knightsbridge Gardens, Romford, RM7RM7 9AD38 Addresses|114 m away
Property Types
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 36 modern flats built after 1980
- modern house (1)
- modern flat (36)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 37 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (27)
- F (0)
- C (10)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jan 2025£610,000 | 4 Bed HouseKavana House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LNKavana House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LN
- Sold Nov 2021£300,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 34, Fern Court, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LPFlat 34, Fern Court, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LP
- Sold Feb 2023£300,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 19, Oak House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LNFlat 19, Oak House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LN
Schools Nearby
- The Mawney Foundation School200 m away
- Concordia Academy600 m away
- Crowlands Primary School700 m away
- St Edward's Church of England Academy1.4 km away
- Marshalls Park Academy1.7 km away
- The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to RM7 7LN is Romford station, which is 700 metres away.
- Romford|700 m away
- Gidea Park|2.3 km away
