18 Firbank Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 2TP is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £263,987 , which equates to approximately £372 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jan 2021 for £235,000. Since then, the value has increased by £28,987, representing a 12.3% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £263,987 is:

  • 29.1% lower than the average property price on Firbank Road
  • 18.8% lower than the average in the RM5 2TP postcode area
  • and 41.2% 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 5 December 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£263,987
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£372
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Firbank Road, Collier Row, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM5 2TP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Dec 2017.

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 May 2015. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% 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
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM5 2TP

16 th / 29
Price Rank
19% lower than average
20 th / 23
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
12 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM5 2TP , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 23 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£263,987
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
22 Jan 2021
£235,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £253,000
sale date: 18 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2021
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £155,988
sale date: 1 Aug 2014
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £146,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2014
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £136,500
sale date: 17 Dec 2010

Data Sources

The property at 18 Firbank Road, Collier Row, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM5 2TP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Jan 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Dec 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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