Sold STC Flat

FLAT 32

HAZELNUT COURT, 1, FIRWOOD LANE, ROMFORD, GREATER LONDON RM3 0FS

1 beds 1 baths 560 sq ft Listed 25 Mar 2026 (-77d)

£240,000

Reduced on 16 Jul 2025

Save

Hazelnut-31.1.jpg Hazelnut-15.jpg Hazelnut-16.jpg Hazelnut-17.jpg Hazelnut-18.jpg Hazelnut-20.jpg Hazelnut-19.jpg Hazelnut-21.jpg Hazelnut-22.jpg Hazelnut-23.jpg Hazelnut-24.jpg Hazelnut-25.jpg Hazelnut-26.jpg Hazelnut-27.jpg Hazelnut-28.jpg Hazelnut-29.jpg Hazelnut-30.jpg Hazelnut-32.1.jpg

/ 18

Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

52 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

Last sold

£108,000 Mar 2019

Price per m²

£4,615/m²

Local average

£259,892 (-7.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,647 of 33,755)

Street crime

211 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Modern Development
  • Stylish Bathroom
  • One Bedroom Apartment
  • Open Plan Living
  • Well Maintained Throughout
  • Private Balcony
  • Excellent Transport Links
  • Kitchen With Integrated Appliances

Description

Situated on the third floor of a contemporary development, this beautifully presented one bedroom apartment offers modern living in a sleek and stylish setting.
The open plan living area is bright and welcoming, seamlessly incorporating a modern kitchen with integrated appliances and direct access to a private balcony, creating the perfect space for relaxing or entertaining. The spacious double bedroom also opens onto the balcony and benefits from built in storage, offering both comfort and practicality.
A well appointed, stylish bathroom and a convenient utility cupboard complete the layout, making excellent use of space throughout.
Ideal for first time buyers, professionals, or investors, this apartment combines contemporary design with everyday convenience.
Ideally located for a wealth of local amenities, such as local shops, leisure facilities and restaurants. Excellent transport links can be found via Harold Wood Stations Elizabeth Line, which provides access into London, whilst the A12 and A127 offer superb road connectivity. Harold Wood Park offers ample space for outdoor recreation and relaxation.
Contact Durden & Hunt for a viewing!
Council Band C Havering
Leasehold, Years Remaining: 93
Annual Service Charge: £2,166.48 (For the period 2025-2026, Invoiced Monthly)
Annual Ground Rent: We are advised there is no ground rent, buyers are advised to obtain their own verification.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Misrepresentations Act 1967. Property Misdescriptions Act 1991.
These details are prepared as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter a legal contract or to commit expenditure. The sales particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make a final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts or signing of a tenancy agreement. Durden & Hunt have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. On occasion photographs may be owner supplied. On most occasions features and facilities of a property are owner advised and potential buyers/tenants are advised to confirm these. Please note that service charge, ground rent and lease lengths are subject to change, and the information we have supplied was true at time of instruction. References to the tenure, lease length, ground rent and service charges for any property are based on information supplied by the seller, buyers are advised to obtain verification of these stated figures from their solicitor before purchasing. Any mention of planning potential or planning permission is based on the current owners opinion, a potential buyer should assume that this is a speculative opinion only and is not based on planning permission being granted or professional advice, unless otherwise stated. Any reference to distance to stations, amenities or schools are taken from portal estimated distances, buyers are advised to do their own research on distances. Buyers/Tenants must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. Durden & Hunt are a proud member of The Property Ombudsmen.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Hornchurch & Havering

Durden & Hunt

Reference: 173674760

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 23/05/2024

Current heating cost: £596/year

Potential heating cost: £596/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 28/03/2019 (7 years ago) £108,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
13 PASTEUR DRIVE, HAROLD WOOD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0ZD £340,000 18/12/2025 Flat
JENNER HOUSE, 41 FLAT 14 NIGHTINGALE CRESCENT, HAROLD WOOD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0GF £255,000 28/11/2025 Flat
VIOLET COURT FLAT 6 LARCH PLACE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0JL £360,000 12/11/2025 Flat
14 BENNISON DRIVE, HAROLD WOOD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0WJ £240,000 29/10/2025 Flat
1C DOUGLAS AVENUE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0UT £515,000 29/08/2025 Flat
BARNARD HOUSE, 2 FLAT 3 NIGHTINGALE CRESCENT, HAROLD WOOD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0GQ £258,000 07/08/2025 Flat
WILD ROSE HOUSE, 3 FLAT 21 FIRWOOD LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0FQ £89,250 01/08/2025 Flat
Same street HAZELNUT COURT, 1 FLAT 30 FIRWOOD LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0FS £310,000 27/11/2024 Flat
WILD ROSE HOUSE, 3 FLAT 23 FIRWOOD LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0FQ £310,000 31/10/2023 Flat
Same street HAZELNUT COURT, 1 FLAT 4 FIRWOOD LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0FS £100,500 20/10/2023 Flat
WILD ROSE HOUSE, 3 FLAT 9 FIRWOOD LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0FQ £87,500 20/10/2023 Flat
Same street HAZELNUT COURT, 1 FLAT 6 FIRWOOD LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0FS £330,000 23/08/2023 Flat
14 SCOTSPINE LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0FY £130,500 26/05/2023 Flat
WILD ROSE HOUSE, 3 FLAT 27 FIRWOOD LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0FQ £105,000 06/04/2023 Flat
8 WATSON GARDENS, HAROLD WOOD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0WZ £325,000 10/03/2023 Flat
WILD ROSE HOUSE, 3 FLAT 7 FIRWOOD LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0FQ £112,500 21/12/2022 Flat
2 WATSON GARDENS, HAROLD WOOD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0WZ £365,000 25/11/2022 Flat
49 MESSANT CLOSE, HAROLD WOOD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0WP £210,000 28/10/2022 Flat
9 JARVIS WAY, HAROLD WOOD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0WT £230,000 22/07/2022 Flat
11 SCOTSPINE LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0FY £182,250 22/06/2022 Flat
26 CAVELL CRESCENT, HAROLD WOOD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0WL £265,000 11/04/2022 Flat
4 JACOBS AVENUE, HAROLD WOOD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0WR £201,500 25/02/2022 Flat
THE SQUIRRELS, 2A FLAT C4 DOUGLAS AVENUE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM3 0UT £270,000 31/01/2022 Flat

Street average: £246,833 (3 sales)

Area average: £242,575 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 14.9%
10y growth 30.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Havering. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -4.2%
5y (index) 4.8%
10y (index) 17.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Havering. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,409/mo
Realistic £1,565/mo
Optimistic £1,722/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Havering.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harlow & Stortford: £808/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Firwood Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hail & Ride Sallow Road 0.1 miles
Shop Kwik Fit 0.2 miles
Shop Creases 0.4 miles
Train station Harold Wood 0.5 miles
Train station Gidea Park 1.0 miles
Hospital Suttons Manor Hospital 5.2 miles
Hospital Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2 9.3 miles
University University of Portsmouth Walthamstow Campus 10.4 miles
University University of Greenwich 10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 60
Anti-social behaviour 41
Vehicle crime 23
Public order 19
Shoplifting 13
Other theft 12
Criminal damage and arson 10
Drugs 8
Other crime 6
Robbery 5
Theft from the person 5
Burglary 4
Possession of weapons 3
Bicycle theft 2
Total incidents 211

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Ardleigh Green Junior School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 29 Jan 2024
Ardleigh Green Infant School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 6 May 2024
Redden Court School Secondary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 20 Nov 2022
Lime Academy Ravensbourne Other 0.4 miles Good — 7 Feb 2019
Harold Wood Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 19 Mar 2019

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
Studio Flat, Matthews Close, RM3 £1,050/mo 1 0.4 miles OpenRent
Studio Flat, Harold Wood, RM3 £1,100/mo 1 0.4 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Terraced House, Ashton Road, RM3 £699/mo 1 0.5 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £950/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.44%
Max investor price (0.8%) £131,250
Target investor price (1%) £105,000
Gross yield 5.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 19×
Monthly cashflow £-25/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0.4%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).