Birch Close - RM7 8EU
Key Postcode Insights
RM7 8EU is a residential postcode situated on Birch Close, Romford, RM7 with 34 addresses.
It ranks as the 334th largest and 336th most expensive of the 494 postcodes in the RM7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 34 properties: 26 houses and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £445,327
- 10 Year change
- up 27.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,091pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £458/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
RM7 8EU is a residential postcode situated on Birch Close, Romford, RM7 with 34 addresses.
It ranks as the 334th largest and 336th most expensive of the 494 postcodes in the RM7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 34 properties: 26 houses and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £445,327
- 10 Year change
- up 27.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,091pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £458/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Explore Properties in RM7 8EU
- 38 Birch Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 40 Birch Close
3 Bed Early-century House
- 42 Birch Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 44 Birch Close
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 46 Birch Close
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in RM7 8EU sold for £425,000 on 7th August 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £445,327.
The RM7 8EU Sales Market has increased by 27.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £445,327 |
| June 2025 | 2.7% | £445,094 |
| June 2024 | -0.4% | £433,381 |
| June 2023 | 0.1% | £435,301 |
| June 2022 | 9.6% | £434,908 |
| June 2021 | 7% | £396,948 |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £370,833 |
| June 2019 | -0.5% | £364,670 |
| June 2018 | 0.8% | £366,333 |
| June 2017 | 3.7% | £363,603 |
| June 2016 | 19.7% | £350,728 |
| June 2015 | 11.9% | £293,040 |
| June 2014 | 13.2% | £261,926 |
| June 2013 | 3% | £231,388 |
| June 2012 | 1.5% | £224,746 |
| June 2011 | 0.8% | £221,472 |
| June 2010 | 9.5% | £219,612 |
| June 2009 | -12.9% | £200,601 |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £230,257 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £229,164 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,091.
The RM7 8EU Rental Market has increased by 54.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £2,091pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £2,032pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.3% | £1,985pcm |
| June 2023 | 16% | £1,816pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.5% | £1,565pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.8% | £1,456pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.6% | £1,403pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.7% | £1,367pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.2% | £1,344pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.2% | £1,360pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.9% | £1,358pcm |
| June 2015 | 8.8% | £1,271pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.5% | £1,168pcm |
| June 2013 | 5.3% | £1,107pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.4% | £1,051pcm |
| June 2011 | 6% | £1,026pcm |
| June 2010 | 6.7% | £968pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.3% | £907pcm |
| June 2008 | 8.2% | £947pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £876pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 7th August 2025 for £425,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.6%.
RM7 8EU has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2025£425,000 | 3 Bed House40, Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8EU40, Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8EU
- Sold Mar 2025£430,000 | 3 Bed House38, Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8EU38, Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8EU
- Sold Dec 2024£610,000 | 4 Bed House62, Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8EU62, Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8EU
Nearby Postcodes
RM7 8EU is the 334th largest and the 336th most expensive postcode out of the 494 postcodes in the RM7 area.
- RM7 8ER, Birch Road, Romford, RM7RM7 8ER35 Addresses|92 m away
- RM7 8DT, Forest Road, Romford, RM7RM7 8DT42 Addresses|104 m away
- RM7 8EP, Birch Road, Romford, RM7RM7 8EP41 Addresses|109 m away
- RM7 8DX, Cross Road, Mawneys, Romford, RM7RM7 8DX38 Addresses|115 m away
- RM7 8DU, Forest Road, Romford, RM7RM7 8DU46 Addresses|125 m away
Property Types
- 22 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 3 houses of an unknown age
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 8 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (22)
- house (3)
- early-century house (1)
- Unknown (8)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 23 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (19)
- No EPC (11)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2024£610,000 | 4 Bed House62, Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8EU62, Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8EU
- Sold Sep 2021£535,000 | 4 Bed House2, Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8ES2, Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8ES
- Sold Mar 2024£475,000 | 3 Bed House60, Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8EU60, Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8EU
Schools Nearby
- Crownfield Junior School600 m away
- Crownfield Infant School600 m away
- Parklands Primary School1.1 km away
- St Edward's Church of England Academy1.5 km away
- The Warren School1.6 km away
- Marshalls Park Academy1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to RM7 8EU is Romford station, which is 2.1 kilometres away.
- Romford|2.1 km away
- Chadwell Heath|2.8 km away
