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Upminster Road North, Rainham, RM13

London

£525,000

Listed on 30/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1455 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached house in Rainham has a private driveway, side access and a substantial rear garden. The accommodation includes generous living areas and offers scope for a new owner to update or rework the existing layout. The plot and detached position may also offer options to enlarge the property, subject to planning permission and any other required consents; feasibility would need to be checked.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

The asking price is a clear strength: at £361/sqf, it is 17.2% below the local average, making this a comparatively affordable way to acquire a detached four-bedroom home in Rainham. The generous plot, driveway and side access add to the appeal, while the long enclosed garden gives the property useful outdoor space and room to make it your own.

Inside, the house looks usable but dated, with scope for a light cosmetic refresh rather than an obvious major internal overhaul. The distinctive older kitchen and two washroom areas offer clear opportunities to update the finishes, and the spacious living and dining areas provide a good base. The existing renovation range is £8,000–£18,000; the roof and services cannot be assessed from the photos, and any enlargement would depend on planning and consents.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes, including the distinctive timber-effect kitchen and older tiled washroom areas.
  • Make the most of the long enclosed garden, side access and driveway with routine garden improvements and outdoor-space upgrades.
  • Explore whether the generous plot and existing footprint could support enlargement, subject to planning permission and consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Upminster Road North, Rainham, RM13
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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,983
Based on a loan of £393,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-4.5% since listed
£525,000£25,000(-4.5%)
08/10/2026
Current price
£550,000Initial listing
30/09/2026

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