# 5 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (RM5 2LJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 51 LODGE LANE, ROMFORD, GREATER LONDON RM5 2LJ | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 149 m² | | Last sold | £525,000 Feb 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 28/08/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,685/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,900 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - G (£350 - £450) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2116-1106-3219-6181-2261) ## Description Ideally located within close proximity to amenities, Collier Row high street and bus links into Romford town centre. Is this four/five bedroom, semi-detached, extended, bungalow which has been extensively modernised throughout and is offered in immaculate condition. There is a stunning kitchen/family room with bi folding doors leading out into the large rear garden which has a decked patio and bar which is perfect for entertaining. There is a ground floor bathroom suite plus a first floor shower room. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602911) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602912) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602913) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602914) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602915) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602916) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602917) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602918) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602919) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602920) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602921) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602922) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602923) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602924) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602925) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602926) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602927) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602928) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602929) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602930) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602931) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139012394/1602932) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/139012394/1602933) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/139012394/1602934) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #7453651 - **Address:** 51 Lodge Lane, ROMFORD, RM5 2LJ - **Certificate Issued:** 22/06/2010 - **Work Completed:** 03/03/2010 - **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 51 LODGE LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2LJ | £525,000 | 14/02/2024 | Semi-detached | | 51 LODGE LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2LJ | £245,000 | 20/01/2012 | Semi-detached | | 51 LODGE LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2LJ | £150,000 | 30/10/2009 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 84 LODGE LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2EJ | £430,000 | 15/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 18 CARTER CLOSE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2PB | £470,000 | 25/07/2024 | Semi-detached | | 15 HAMLET ROAD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2DS | £450,000 | 25/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 202 LODGE LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2ET | £525,000 | 11/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 197 LODGE LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2LB | £450,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 206 LODGE LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2ET | £435,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 195 LODGE LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2LB | £540,000 | 01/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 26 HAMLET ROAD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2DS | £485,000 | 10/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 101 COLLIER ROW ROAD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2AT | £435,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 211 LODGE LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2LB | £455,000 | 26/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 LODGE LANE, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2EJ | £475,000 | 07/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 36 HOG HILL ROAD, ROMFORD, HAVERING, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2DH | £550,000 | 01/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £475,000 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £458,873 (24 Semi-detached, RM5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +19.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Havering). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,407/mo - **Realistic:** £1,563/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,719/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Outer North East London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,795/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £195,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £156,300 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,691/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.8% - **10y growth:** 24.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Havering; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.9% - **5y growth (index):** 19.2% - **10y growth (index):** 36.6% ## 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)