1 Essex Close, Romford, RM7 8BD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,023 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £561,226 , which equates to approximately £549 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Jan 2024 for £520,000. Since then, the value has increased by £41,226, representing a 7.9% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £561,226 is:

  • 29.9% higher than the average property price on Essex Close
  • 27.0% higher than the average in the RM7 8BD postcode area
  • and 25.1% higher 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 13 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£561,226
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£549
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Essex Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8BD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jul 2023.

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 4 Oct 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RM7 8BD

3 rd / 28
Price Rank
27% higher than average
5 th / 22
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
5 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8BD , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 22 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 5th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£561,226
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
15 Jan 2024
£520,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 2 Apr 2020
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2014
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £268,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2014

Data Sources

The property at 1 Essex Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8BD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Jan 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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