2, Blacksmiths Lane, RM13 7AD

2 Blacksmiths Lane is a 173 m² / 1,862 sq ft semi-detached home in Elm Park. It sold for £478,000 in December 2016. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £616k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £778k to £941k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 4 August 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Dec 2016 £478,000 1.9% -0.2%
Jun 2003 £370,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 2, Blacksmiths Lane.

Floorplan 2
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Internal area
173 square metres (1,862 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £2,763 per square metre (£257 per square foot) in Dec 2016. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,558 per square metre (£331 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Dec 2016 £478,000 £2,763 £615,595 £3,558
Jun 2003 £370,000 £2,139 £990,406 £5,725

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 173 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £615,595. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Elm Park are now selling for between £4,500 and £5,440 per square metre (£418 and £505 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 173 m², this implies a valuation between £778,000 and £941,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
E
Plot size
582 square metres (6,265 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 2 Blacksmiths Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 31/08/2016. It last appeared Dec 2016.
Photos:

There are 21 archived estate agent listing photos for 2 Blacksmiths Lane.

Photos for 2 Blacksmiths Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
February 2024 P1621.23
Type:
Full and householder planning application ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
2 Blacksmiths Lane Rainham
Description:
Conversion of existing 2 storey detached garage to a two storey detached 3-bed residential dwelling with bicycle storage and amenity space involving extension of first floor and raising of roof
Planning ref:
January 2021 P1726.20
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
2 Blacksmiths Lane Rainham
Description:
Conversion of existing 2 storey detached garage to a two storey semi-detached 4-bed residential dwelling with habitable roof space, bicycle storage and amenity space involving extension of first floor, raising of roof and addition of 1 rear and 2 front dormers
Planning ref:
October 2019 P1235.19
Type:
Full and householder planning application ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
2 Blacksmiths Lane Rainham
Description:
Alterations to front and side boundary fence to include new railings and gate.
Planning ref:
July 2019 P0770.19
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
2 Blacksmiths Lane Rainham
Description:
Alterations to front and side boundary fence to include new railings and gate.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
03 September 2016 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached Bungalow , has 9 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
173 sqm (1,862 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

2 Blacksmiths Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £615,595.
  • Based on an internal area of 173 m² and recent prices in Elm Park, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £778,000 to £941,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 2 Blacksmiths Lane last sold for £478,000 in December 2016.

HouseMetric shows 2 Blacksmiths Lane as 173 m² (1,862 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 03 September 2016. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 2 Blacksmiths Lane was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

2 Blacksmiths Lane is in postcode RM13 7AD, in Elm Park. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Blacksmiths Lane, RM13 7AD or analysis of the Elm Park property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 4 August 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.