2 Essex Close, Romford, RM7 8BD is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 958 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £478,731 , which equates to approximately £500 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Oct 2020 for £410,000. Since then, the value has increased by £68,731, representing a 16.8% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £478,731 is:

  • 10.8% higher than the average property price on Essex Close
  • 8.4% higher than the average in the RM7 8BD postcode area
  • and 6.7% higher than the average price for Romford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 20 March 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RM7 8BD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£478,731
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£500
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Essex Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM7 8BD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Mar 2020.

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 27 Jun 2012. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 93% of 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, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM7 8BD

6 th / 28
Price Rank
8% higher than average
9 th / 22
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
11 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8BD , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 22 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£478,731
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
30 Oct 2020
£410,000
Leasehold
+64 %
18 Feb 2013
£249,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at 2 Essex Close, Romford, RM7 8BD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Oct 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Mar 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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