17 Helmsdale Close, Romford, RM1 4RS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,001 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 £518,938 , which equates to approximately £518 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Mar 2011 for £246,000. Since then, the value has increased by £272,938, representing a 111.0% increase, or approximately 7.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £518,938 is:

  • 6.0% lower than the average property price on Helmsdale Close
  • 3.0% lower than the average in the RM1 4RS postcode area
  • and 15.7% 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 1 February 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£518,938
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£518
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Helmsdale Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM1 4RS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Feb 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Sep 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 46% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RM1 4RS

16 th / 27
Price Rank
3% lower than average
14 th / 21
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
11 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM1 4RS , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 21 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£518,938
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+111 %
7 Mar 2011
£246,000
Leasehold
-0.6 %
22 Sep 2006
£247,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £416,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £407,500
sale date: 17 Apr 2018
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £392,500
sale date: 22 Sep 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1018 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2012

Data Sources

The property at 17 Helmsdale Close, Romford, RM1 4RS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Mar 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Feb 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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