188, Index Apartments Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3HS is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space and is situated on the 6th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £342,720 , which equates to approximately £692 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Mar 2007 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £132,720, representing a 63.2% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £342,720 is:

  • 10.0% higher than the average property price on Mercury Gardens
  • 8.5% higher than the average in the RM1 3HS postcode area
  • and 23.6% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 February 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
6th floor
Price (estimate)
£342,720
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£692
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

188, Index Apartments Mercury Gardens, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM1 3HS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Feb 2021.

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 5 Mar 2009. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
System built, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RM1 3HS

27 th / 39
Price Rank
8% higher than average
31 st / 35
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
1 st / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
45% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM1 3HS , this flat's estimated value ranks 27th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 35 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 31th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£342,720
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+63 %
26 Mar 2007
£210,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2024
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £209,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2019
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2016
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £242,500
sale date: 22 Jul 2016
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 23 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 188, Index Apartments Mercury Gardens, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM1 3HS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 Mar 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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