161, Index Apartments Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3HS is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £298,648 , which equates to approximately £534 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Mar 2007 for £182,995. Since then, the value has increased by £115,653, representing a 63.2% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £298,648 is:

  • 4.2% lower than the average property price on Mercury Gardens
  • 5.5% lower than the average in the RM1 3HS postcode area
  • and 33.4% 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 12 June 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£298,648
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£534
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

161, Index Apartments Mercury Gardens, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM1 3HS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jun 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 18 Jun 2009, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 3.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to system built, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
System built, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM1 3HS

33 rd / 39
Price Rank
5% lower than average
25 th / 35
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
21 st / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM1 3HS , this flat's estimated value ranks 33th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 35 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 25th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£298,648
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+63 %
23 Mar 2007
£182,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2024
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £209,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2019
rooms: 2
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £216,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2019
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £302,500
sale date: 29 May 2019

Data Sources

The property at 161, Index Apartments Mercury Gardens, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM1 3HS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Mar 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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