18 Orchid Close, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1DF is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 549 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 £281,610 , which equates to approximately £513 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Aug 2022 for £290,500. Since then, the value has decreased by £8,890, representing a 3.1% decrease, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £281,610 is:

  • 1.5% higher than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 1.7% lower than the average in the RM4 1DF postcode area
  • and 37.2% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 April 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£281,610
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£513
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Orchid Close, Abridge, Romford, Epping Forest, Essex, RM4 1DF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Apr 2022.

This property uses electric room 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 12 Mar 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM4 1DF

11 th / 31
Price Rank
2% lower than average
11 th / 22
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
7 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM4 1DF , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 22 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 11th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£281,610
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-3 %
2 Aug 2022
£290,500
Leasehold
+100.3 %
26 Sep 2008
£145,000
Leasehold
+48.7 %
23 Jul 2001
£97,500
Leasehold
+64.6 %
13 Oct 1995
£59,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2019
rooms: 3
size: 555 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2015
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2013
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 17 May 2013
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 8 May 2013

Data Sources

The property at 18 Orchid Close, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1DF appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Aug 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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