1 Prestwood Drive, Romford, RM5 2SS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 904 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 £429,507 , which equates to approximately £475 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Mar 2018 for £350,000. Since then, the value has increased by £79,507, representing a 22.7% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £429,507 is:

  • 3.0% higher than the average property price on Prestwood Drive
  • 2.1% higher than the average in the RM5 2SS postcode area
  • and 4.3% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (5 out of 5 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 3 October 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£429,507
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£475
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Prestwood Drive, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM5 2SS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Oct 2017.

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 12 Jul 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RM5 2SS

10 th / 22
Price Rank
2% higher than average
7 th / 13
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM5 2SS , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 13 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 7th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£429,507
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
19 Mar 2018
£350,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 897 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2019
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £352,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2019
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2018
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £354,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2018
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2016

Data Sources

The property at 1 Prestwood Drive, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM5 2SS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Mar 2018. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Oct 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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