13 Merlin Close, Romford, RM5 3YB is a freehold terraced 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 £413,653 , which equates to approximately £457 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jul 2011 for £205,000. Since then, the value has increased by £208,653, representing a 101.8% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £413,653 is:

  • 2.5% lower than the average property price on Merlin Close
  • 4.0% lower than the average in the RM5 3YB postcode area
  • and 7.8% 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 8 September 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£413,653
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£457
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

13 Merlin Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM5 3YB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Sep 2016.

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 20 Apr 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 29.6%.

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 average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
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 23% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to RM5 3YB

8 th / 12
Price Rank
4% lower than average
8 th / 12
Size Rank
0% same size than average
8 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM5 3YB , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 12 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 8th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£413,653
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+102 %
29 Jul 2011
£205,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £412,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £382,500
sale date: 25 Feb 2022
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2021
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 13 Merlin Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM5 3YB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Jul 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Sep 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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