12 Essex Close, Romford, RM7 8BD is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,658 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £641,578 , which equates to approximately £387 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2022 for £600,000. Since then, the value has increased by £41,578, representing a 6.9% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £641,578 is:

  • 48.5% higher than the average property price on Essex Close
  • 45.2% higher than the average in the RM7 8BD postcode area
  • and 43.0% 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 24 May 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1658 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£641,578
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£387
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Essex Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8BD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 May 2021.

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 26 Aug 2017, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RM7 8BD

1 st / 28
Price Rank
45% higher than average
1 st / 22
Size Rank
87% bigger than average
22 nd / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8BD , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 22 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£641,578
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
31 Mar 2022
£600,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £455,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2003
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at 12 Essex Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8BD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 May 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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