# 1 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (RM8 1YG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 27 BLUNDEN CLOSE, DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON RM8 1YG | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £240,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 02/07/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £420/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £22,348 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - D (£150 - £250) - E (£150 - £175) - G (£220 - £250) - O (£4,500 - £6,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0380-2927-5530-2305-0211) ## Description Being sold with no onward chain, this freehold one-bedroom house features its own garden, set on a corner plot in a cul-de-sac location within walking distance to Chadwell Heath Station. This property presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking to update and personalise a home to their own taste. Being sold with no onward chain The layout features a reception room and a separate kitchen on the ground floor, along with a spacious double bedroom and bathroom upstairs. While the house would benefit from modernisation, there’s plenty of opportunity for a buyer to add their own touches. Outside, the rear garden is enclosed and private, with side access from the front garden, which also provides a sense of separation from the road. Chadwell Heath Station (Elizabeth Line) is around 1.3 km away, offering direct links to Liverpool Street and central London. Local bus routes and road access are also convenient. Ideal for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking for a small project. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the condition and working order of any items, and should rely on their own inspections, surveys and enquiries. Measurements, floor areas and distances are provided as a guide only and are approximate. To comply with anti-money laundering regulations, buyers will be required to provide proof of ID and address, as well as evidence of the source of funds. A charge of £30 inc VAT per buyer or beneficial owner applies for anti-money laundering checks, payable upon acceptance of an offer Accord Sales & Lettings also offers a lettings service. If you are considering renting your property, looking at buy to let, or would like a review of your current portfolio, please contact us using the details shown above. EPC Rating: D ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164376152/1245116) - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/164376152/1245117) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/164376152/1245118) - Kitchen - ![Reception](/listings/photos/164376152/1245119) - Reception - ![Reception](/listings/photos/164376152/1245120) - Reception - ![Reception](/listings/photos/164376152/1245121) - Reception - ![Reception](/listings/photos/164376152/1245122) - Reception - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/164376152/1245123) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/164376152/1245124) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/164376152/1245125) - Bathroom - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164376152/1245126) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164376152/1245127) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164376152/1245128) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164376152/1245129) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/164376152/1245130) - All ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 27 BLUNDEN CLOSE, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1YG | £240,000 | 24/04/2026 | Terraced | | 27 BLUNDEN CLOSE, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1YG | £51,000 | 14/10/1999 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 MANSTED GARDENS, ROMFORD, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM6 4ED | £505,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced | | 32 OVERTON DRIVE, CHADWELL HEATH, ROMFORD, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM6 4EH | £530,000 | 04/12/2025 | Terraced | | 7 GIBSON ROAD, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1YE | £371,000 | 04/12/2023 | Terraced | | 5 ALDINGTON CLOSE, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1YQ | £378,500 | 17/11/2023 | Terraced | | 15 BELFAIRS DRIVE, ROMFORD, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM6 4EB | £450,000 | 08/11/2023 | Terraced | | 15 PLOWMAN WAY, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1YF | £340,000 | 06/11/2023 | Terraced | | 15 PALMER ROAD, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1TD | £507,000 | 03/11/2023 | Terraced | | 116 PEDLEY ROAD, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1XQ | £350,000 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced | | 10 BURNSIDE ROAD, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1XD | £391,000 | 15/08/2023 | Terraced | | 34 PEDLEY ROAD, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1XE | £210,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced | | 26 PEDLEY ROAD, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1XE | £192,500 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced | | 8 SCOTTES LANE, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1TP | £387,000 | 14/12/2022 | Terraced | | 3 ALDINGTON CLOSE, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1YQ | £365,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced | | 5 OVERTON DRIVE, CHADWELL HEATH, ROMFORD, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM6 4EN | £375,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced | | 8 RAILWAY STREET, ROMFORD, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM6 4JH | £380,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | 3 COULSON CLOSE, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1TY | £355,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced | | 3 GRIFFITH CLOSE, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1TW | £371,000 | 10/11/2022 | Terraced | | 21 FIENNES CLOSE, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1XF | £262,500 | 07/11/2022 | Terraced | | 46 BARON ROAD, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1UB | £390,000 | 29/09/2022 | Terraced | | 112 PEDLEY ROAD, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1XQ | £377,500 | 29/09/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 29 BLUNDEN CLOSE, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1YG | £365,000 | 18/08/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 25 BLUNDEN CLOSE, DAGENHAM, REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON, RM8 1YG | £205,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £285,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £374,400 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £385,538 (53 Terraced, RM8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -35.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Redbridge). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,553/mo - **Realistic:** £1,725/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,898/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Outer North East London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sapphire Close, RM8 | £1,300/mo | 1 | 0.04 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16× - **Monthly cashflow:** £160/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £6,410/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 22.9% - **10y growth:** 26.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Redbridge; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.1% - **5y growth (index):** 18.5% - **10y growth (index):** 38% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)