1 Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8ES is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £406,449 , which equates to approximately £572 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Dec 2014 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £156,449, representing a 62.6% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £406,449 is:

  • 8.8% lower than the average property price on Birch Close
  • 8.1% lower than the average in the RM7 8ES postcode area
  • and 9.4% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£406,449
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£572
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Birch Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM7 8ES has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jun 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Sep 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to RM7 8ES

34 th / 38
Price Rank
8% lower than average
31 st / 31
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
3 rd / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8ES , this house's estimated value ranks 34th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 31 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 31th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£406,449
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+63 %
19 Dec 2014
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2019
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £361,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2017
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2007
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £224,995
sale date: 24 Sep 2007
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2020

Data Sources

The property at 1 Birch Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM7 8ES appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Dec 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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