1 Harkness Close, Romford, RM3 9NX is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £195,616 , which equates to approximately £371 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jul 2015 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £55,616, representing a 39.7% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £195,616 is:

  • 0.4% lower than the average property price on Harkness Close
  • 0.1% lower than the average in the RM3 9NX postcode area
  • and 56.4% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 20 May 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£195,616
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£371
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

1 Harkness Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM3 9NX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 2024.

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 15 May 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 29.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM3 9NX

8 th / 35
Price Rank
0% same as average
9 th / 33
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
19 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM3 9NX , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 33 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£195,616
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
28 Jul 2015
£140,000
Leasehold
-9.7 %
24 Jan 2008
£155,000
Leasehold
+25 %
1 Oct 2004
£124,000
Leasehold
+24 %
31 Jan 2003
£99,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £217,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2019
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2019
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £227,500
sale date: 29 Nov 2018

Data Sources

The property at 1 Harkness Close, Romford, RM3 9NX appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jul 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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