Bideford Close, Romford
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM3 8HZ.
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At a glance
1 property sale on Bideford Close, Romford has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 11 Feb 2016. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £297,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Bideford Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bideford Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RM3 house prices.
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 3 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £297,500 | 11 Feb 2016 |
Sold prices on Bideford Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Bideford Close RM3 8HZ | 16 Sep 2024 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Bideford Close RM3 8HZ | 11 Nov 2020 | £173,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Bideford Close RM3 8HZ | 11 Feb 2016 | £297,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Bideford Close | £297,500 (Feb 2016) → £425,000 (Sep 2024) | +43% over 9 yrs |
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Schools near Bideford Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne 93 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Edullect Academy Independent School 41 pupils | Other independent school Islam | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Broadford Primary School 654 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hilldene Primary School 643 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School 423 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Royal Liberty School 749 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School 360 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School 269 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Harold Wood station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Gidea Park station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Emerson Park station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Masefield Crescent (Stop GF, STRAIGHT ROAD) 2 min walk
- Neave Crescent (Stop GJ, FARINGDON AVENUE) 2 min walk
- Gallows Corner (Stop GL, STRAIGHT ROAD) 2 min walk
- Gallows Corner (Stop GE) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ingrebourne Medical Centre
135 Straight Road, Romford · 0.4 mi - Straight Road Surgery
137 Straight Road, Romford · 0.4 mi - Kings Park Surgery
Harold Wood Polyclinic, Copse Avenue, Romford · 0.5 mi - The Green Wood Practice
89 Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, Romford · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens MRH Romford · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Romford Gallows Corner Extra · 0.2 mi
- Budgens Budgens Romford · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Harold Hill Local · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Crescent Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Chemist 2 Home · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Essence Dental Clinic · 0.5 mi
- Fourways Dental Clinic · 0.7 mi
- Gidea Park Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 40.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 732 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,878 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 47% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 47% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Havering with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Bideford Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 75.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 12.3% | 8.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.8% | 2% |
Religion
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.5% | 52.2% |
| No religion | 32.3% | 30.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 80.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.8% | 19.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 20% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26% | 29.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.8% | 14.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.3% | 16.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12% | 11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 49.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.2% | 44.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 34.6% | 21.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 17.6% | 24.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.6% | 9.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Havering.
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