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Helmsdale Close, Romford

MyStreetCheck free street report: Helmsdale Close, Romford · 31 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/romford-greater-london/helmsdale-close/

House prices, sold prices and local information for RM1 4RS.

Average price (last 12 months)
£494,000
2 sales
Average price (since 2017)
£486,875
12 sales
Price range
£393k – £675k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
7 Sep 2026
RM1 4RS

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At a glance

House prices£494k average13% above the Romford average CrimeLower than averageLower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 9 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Nearest station32 min walkGidea Park station Schools5 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 1 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leaseholdAll freeholdAcross 12 Land Registry sales Conservation areaNoUsual planning rules apply Green beltNoNot in the green belt Listed buildingsNone within 200 mNo listed buildings close by Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

12 property sales on Helmsdale Close, Romford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £494,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £494,773. That is 13% above the Romford average of £438,561 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 92% semi-detached, 8% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Helmsdale Close range from £392,500 to £675,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 298 streets in Romford with at least two sales in the last year, Helmsdale Close ranks 74th for average price.

House prices on Helmsdale Close compared

Helmsdale Close£494,000
RM1 postcode area£454,692
Romford£438,561
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RM1 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2017: £392,500 (1 sales)2017£393k2018: £478,667 (3 sales)2018£479k2019: £410,500 (2 sales)2019£411k2021: £400,000 (1 sales)2021£400k2022: £465,000 (1 sales)2022£465k2023: £675,000 (1 sales)2023£675k2025: £665,000 (1 sales)2025£665k2026: £494,000 (2 sales)2026£494k

Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Semi-detached11£494,7737 Sep 2026
Terraced1£400,00021 May 2021

Sold prices on Helmsdale Close

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
11, Helmsdale Close RM1 4RS 7 Sep 2026£500,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
5, Helmsdale Close RM1 4RS 30 Jun 2026£488,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
12, Helmsdale Close RM1 4RS 28 Jul 2025£665,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
24, Helmsdale Close RM1 4RS 8 Feb 2023£675,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
3, Helmsdale Close RM1 4RS 4 Apr 2022£465,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
34, Helmsdale Close RM1 4RS 21 May 2021£400,000 TerracedFreehold
20, Helmsdale Close RM1 4RS 12 Aug 2019£416,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
13, Helmsdale Close RM1 4RS 25 Feb 2019£405,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
19, Helmsdale Close RM1 4RS 17 Apr 2018£407,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
1, Helmsdale Close RM1 4RS 29 Mar 2018£605,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
31, Helmsdale Close RM1 4RS 22 Feb 2018£423,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
16, Helmsdale Close RM1 4RS 22 Sep 2017£392,500 Semi-detachedFreehold

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.

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Schools near Helmsdale Close

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Immanuel School 112 pupils Other independent school 3–16 Report 0.4 mi
Rise Park Junior School 350 pupils Primary 7–11 Good Report 0.4 mi
Rise Park Infant School 278 pupils Primary 3–7 Report 0.4 mi
Bower Park Academy 965 pupils Secondary 11–16 Good Report 0.4 mi
Marshalls Park Academy 1,174 pupils Secondary 11–16 Good Report 0.7 mi
Clockhouse Primary School 705 pupils Primary 3–11 Outstanding Report 0.9 mi
Parklands Primary School 881 pupils Primary 2–11 Good Report 1.0 mi
Hilldene Primary School 643 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 1.0 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

  • Gidea Park station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
  • Romford station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
  • Harold Wood station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Helmsdale Road (Stop CK, LOWER BEDFORDS ROAD) 4 min walk
  • Helmsdale Road (Stop CJ, LOWER BEDFORDS ROAD) 4 min walk
  • Garry Way (Stop CY, HAVERING ROAD) 4 min walk
  • Garry Way (Stop CQ, HAVERING ROAD) 4 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Chase Cross Medical Centre
    13-15 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford · 0.8 mi
  • Lynwood Medical Centre
    2A-6 Lynwood Drive, Romford · 0.9 mi
  • North Street Medical Care
    274 North Street, Romford · 1.1 mi
  • Ingrebourne Medical Centre
    135 Straight Road, Romford · 1.1 mi

Supermarkets

  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Romford - Moray Way · 0.4 mi
  • Tesco Tesco Collier Row Superstore · 0.9 mi
  • Aldi Aldi Collier Row London · 1.1 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Colliers Row · 1.2 mi

Pharmacies

  • Rise Park Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
  • Brooks Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
  • Sapphire Pharmacy · 0.9 mi

Dentists

  • The Dental Fitness Clinic · 0.8 mi
  • Lowshoe Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
  • Collier Row Dental Practice · 1.0 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

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This neighbourhood is in decile 9 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.

Income9 of 10
Employment8 of 10
Education and skills6 of 10
Health and disability9 of 10
Crime8 of 10
Access to housing and services6 of 10
Living environment7 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned92.3%62.5%
Private rented6.2%20.3%
Social rented1.5%17.1%
Households546

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1518.9%17.4%
Aged 15–6458.3%64.1%
Aged 65+22.7%18.6%
Residents1,483

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks98%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network100%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks100%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks98%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 Helmsdale Close

Ethnic group

HereHavering
White81.1%75.3%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh10.5%10.7%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African3.9%8.2%
Other ethnic group2.6%2%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups2%3.7%

Religion

HereHavering
Christian52.3%52.2%
No religion30.7%30.6%
Not answered5.7%5.5%
Muslim4.3%6.2%
Sikh3.6%1.7%
Jewish1.6%0.5%
Hindu1.5%2.5%
Other religion0.2%–

Country of birth

HereHavering
Born in the UK87.5%80.6%
Born outside the UK12.5%19.4%

Highest qualification

HereHavering
Level 4 qualifications and above26.6%29.5%
No qualifications19.2%20%
Level 3 qualifications16.8%16.3%
Level 2 qualifications15.9%14.9%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications12%11.2%
Apprenticeship6.3%5.1%
Other qualifications3.2%3%

General health

HereHavering
Very good health50.6%49.9%
Good health33.7%34%
Fair health11.4%11.7%
Bad health3.4%3.4%
Very bad health0.9%1%

Cars or vans per household

HereHavering
2 cars or vans in household37.2%24.9%
1 car or van in household36.4%44.1%
3 or more cars or vans in household14.5%9.4%
No cars or vans in household11.9%21.5%

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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Estate agents near Helmsdale Close

  • William H. Brown 1.2 mi
  • Beresfords 1.2 mi
  • Martin & Co Romford Lettings & Estate Agents 1.2 mi
  • One Click Homes 1.6 mi
  • Dwellings 1.6 mi

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