157 Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LF is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 840 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £286,479 , which equates to approximately £341 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Dec 2014 for £182,500. Since then, the value has increased by £103,979, representing a 57.0% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £286,479 is:

  • 7.5% higher than the average property price on Cowbridge Lane
  • 22.1% higher than the average in the IG11 8LF postcode area
  • and 38.8% lower than the average price for Barking as a whole

View sold house prices in IG11 8LF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£286,479
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£341
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

157 Cowbridge Lane, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority, IG11 8LF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jul 2018.

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 22 Sep 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 115.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, lpg to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, no insulation (assumed) to flat, limited insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IG11 8LF

6 th / 16
Price Rank
22% higher than average
5 th / 14
Size Rank
34% bigger than average
13 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IG11 8LF , this flat's estimated value ranks 6th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 14 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 5th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£286,479
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
19 Dec 2014
£182,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

171 Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LF
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £282,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2019
154 Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LF
rooms: 3
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2015
169 Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LF
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2012
151 Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LF
rooms: 5
size: 879 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2012
190 Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LG
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2025

Data Sources

The property at 157 Cowbridge Lane, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority, IG11 8LF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Dec 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jul 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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