18 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 280 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £157,192 , which equates to approximately £562 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jan 2020 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,192, representing a 16.4% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £157,192 is:

  • 13.1% lower than the average property price on Matthews Close
  • 11.7% lower than the average in the RM3 0DN postcode area
  • and 65.0% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 April 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
280 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£157,192
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£562
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Matthews Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM3 0DN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Apr 2019.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Apr 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RM3 0DN

11 th / 18
Price Rank
12% lower than average
15 th / 16
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
5 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM3 0DN , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 16 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£157,192
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
28 Jan 2020
£135,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

20 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2024
15 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2018
9 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2015
12 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2013
11 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN
rooms: 1
size: 288 sq ft
sale price: £83,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2011

Data Sources

The property at 18 Matthews Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM3 0DN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Jan 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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