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38 SCHOOL ROAD

DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON RM10 9QJ

3 beds 1 baths 81 m² Listed 18 Jul 2025 (-367d)

£390,000

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# 3 bedroom house for sale (RM10 9QJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 38 SCHOOL ROAD, DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON RM10 9QJ |
| Price | £390,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £400,000 Jul 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 22/03/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,133/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,500

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3534-2227-2300-0937-6226)

## Description

This elegant THREE bedroom semi dethatched house is located in the heart of Dagenham and offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and convenience.

This elegant THREE bedroom semi dethatched house is located in the heart of Dagenham and offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and convenience. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a family, or an investor seeking a lucrative opportunity, this property ticks all the boxes.

The rooms are a good size for this type of property, featuring fully-equipped kitchen with modern appliances and separated from living areas. The living space is very spacious, modern and high-quality and finishes. Property has side access via a shred driveway and has potential to build a garage, the property also benefits from a large outbuilding which is currently used as a workshop and storage.

Close proximity to schools, parks, shopping centres, and public transportation.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/164669162/841351) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #5765354
- **Address:** 38 School Road, DAGENHAM, RM10 9QJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/06/2008
- **Work Completed:** 19/05/2008
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16601308
- **Address:** 38 School Road, DAGENHAM, RM10 9QJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/12/2024
- **Work Completed:** 06/12/2024
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16959187
- **Address:** 38 School Road, DAGENHAM, RM10 9QJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/09/2025
- **Work Completed:** 27/08/2025
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 SCHOOL ROAD, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9QJ | £400,000 | 26/07/2024 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 173 BROAD STREET, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9HX | £220,000 | 26/05/2023 | Other |
| 173 BROAD STREET, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9HX | £220,000 | 26/05/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 66 SCHOOL ROAD, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9QJ | £357,500 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 44 SCHOOL ROAD, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9QJ | £345,000 | 03/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 121 BROAD STREET, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9HP | £1,725,000 | 15/12/2021 | Other |
| [Same street] 2 SCHOOL ROAD, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9QJ | £342,000 | 05/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 42 SCHOOL ROAD, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9QJ | £350,000 | 27/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £348,625 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £721,667 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £960,000 (3 Other, RM10, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -59.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Barking and Dagenham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,521/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,690/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,859/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Outer North East London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,496/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Third Avenue, RM10 | £2,200/mo | 3 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Hatfield Road, RM9 | £2,100/mo | 3 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,150/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £268,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £215,000

*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 £2,150/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £374/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4%

*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:** £4,815/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **10y growth:** -22.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Barking and Dagenham; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 15%
- **10y growth (index):** 31.2%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

81 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£400,000 Jul 2024

Price per m²

£4,815/m²

Local average

£960,000 (-59.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,752 of 33,755)

Street crime

546 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three Bedroom Semi-Detached House
Open Plan Lounge / Dining Area
Extended Kitchen
Conservatory
First Floor Bathroom
Off Street Parking
Outbuilding
Close Proximity to Dagenham Heathway Station

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

This elegant THREE bedroom semi dethatched house is located in the heart of Dagenham and offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and convenience.

This elegant THREE bedroom semi dethatched house is located in the heart of Dagenham and offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and convenience. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a family, or an investor seeking a lucrative opportunity, this property ticks all the boxes.

The rooms are a good size for this type of property, featuring fully-equipped kitchen with modern appliances and separated from living areas. The living space is very spacious, modern and high-quality and finishes. Property has side access via a shred driveway and has potential to build a garage, the property also benefits from a large outbuilding which is currently used as a workshop and storage.

Close proximity to schools, parks, shopping centres, and public transportation.

Contact us today to schedule a viewing and make this beautiful house your new home.

Listed by

Barking

Maybury Estates Ltd

Reference: 164669162

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/03/2024

Expiry date: 22/03/2034

Current heating cost: £1,133/year

Potential heating cost: £598/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #5765354

Property Details

Street: 38 School Road

Town: DAGENHAM

Postcode: RM10 9QJ

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 16/06/2008

Work Completed: 19/05/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16601308 Recent

Property Details

Street: 38 School Road

Town: DAGENHAM

Postcode: RM10 9QJ

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 15/12/2024

Work Completed: 06/12/2024

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16959187 Recent

Property Details

Street: 38 School Road

Town: DAGENHAM

Postcode: RM10 9QJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 14/09/2025

Work Completed: 27/08/2025

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£390,000	-2.5%
Sold	26/07/2024 (1 year ago)	£400,000	—

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
173 BROAD STREET, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9HX	£220,000	26/05/2023	Other
173 BROAD STREET, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9HX	£220,000	26/05/2023	Other
Same street 66 SCHOOL ROAD, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9QJ	£357,500	31/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 44 SCHOOL ROAD, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9QJ	£345,000	03/05/2022	Terraced
121 BROAD STREET, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9HP	£1,725,000	15/12/2021	Other
Same street 2 SCHOOL ROAD, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9QJ	£342,000	05/11/2021	Terraced
Same street 42 SCHOOL ROAD, DAGENHAM, BARKING AND DAGENHAM, GREATER LONDON, RM10 9QJ	£350,000	27/10/2021	Terraced

Street average: £348,625 (4 sales)

Area average: £721,667 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

10y growth -22.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Barking and Dagenham. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -0.9%

5y (index) 15%

10y (index) 31.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Barking and Dagenham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,521/mo

Realistic £1,690/mo

Optimistic £1,859/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Barking and Dagenham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Outer North East London: £1,496/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Vapes N More	0.1 miles
Shop	Uniquestetic	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Oval Road North	0.2 miles
Train station	Dagenham Heathway	0.6 miles
Train station	Dagenham Dock	0.6 miles
Hospital	Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2	5.1 miles
Hospital	Rainbow Ward	5.1 miles
University	University of East London	6.5 miles
University	University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus	6.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	175
Anti-social behaviour	142
Vehicle crime	55
Other theft	34
Public order	34
Burglary	23
Robbery	22
Shoplifting	22
Drugs	11
Theft from the person	9
Bicycle theft	5
Other crime	5
Possession of weapons	5
Criminal damage and arson	4
Total incidents	546

Within 1 mile during May 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
Dagenham Park CofE School	Secondary	0.1 miles	Good — 6 Jun 2016
Marsh Green Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 10 Jul 2014
Pathways School	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2024
Village Infants' School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 19 Jul 2016
William Ford CofE Junior School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 15 Sep 2024

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Third Avenue, RM10	£2,200/mo	3	0.45 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Hatfield Road, RM9	£2,100/mo	3	0.73 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,150/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.55%

Max investor price (0.8%) £268,750

Target investor price (1%) £215,000

Gross yield 6.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 15.1×

Monthly cashflow £374/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 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).

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