14 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 291 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £144,000 , which equates to approximately £495 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Dec 2003 for £72,000. Since then, the value has increased by £72,000, representing a 100.0% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £144,000 is:

  • 20.4% lower than the average property price on Matthews Close
  • 19.1% lower than the average in the RM3 0DN postcode area
  • and 67.9% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 July 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
291 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£144,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£495
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

14 Matthews Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM3 0DN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jul 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Feb 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 45.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from no system present: electric heaters assumed to room heaters, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric instantaneous at point of use, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM3 0DN

17 th / 18
Price Rank
19% lower than average
13 th / 16
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
15 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM3 0DN , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 16 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 13th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£144,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+100 %
22 Dec 2003
£72,000
Leasehold
+80 %
18 Aug 2000
£40,000
Leasehold
+3.9 %
21 Feb 2000
£38,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2024
rooms: 1
size: 280 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 28 Jan 2020
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2018
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2015
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2013

Data Sources

The property at 14 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Dec 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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