178 Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8AL is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,658 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £500,904 , which equates to approximately £302 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Sep 2017 for £420,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,904, representing a 19.3% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £500,904 is:

  • 16.8% higher than the average property price on Marlborough Road
  • 4.1% higher than the average in the RM7 8AL postcode area
  • and 11.7% 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 4 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1658 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£500,904
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£302
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

178 Marlborough Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8AL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Mar 2025.

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 Feb 2017, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 37.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM7 8AL

1 st / 43
Price Rank
4% higher than average
1 st / 35
Size Rank
64% bigger than average
29 th / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
36% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8AL , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 35 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 1st out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£500,904
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
13 Sep 2017
£420,000
Leasehold
+189.7 %
16 Mar 1999
£145,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1894 sq ft
sale price: £780,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2017

Data Sources

The property at 178 Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8AL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Sep 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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