2 Sparks Close, Dagenham, RM8 3DG is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 538 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 £269,786 , which equates to approximately £501 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Apr 2010 for £133,000. Since then, the value has increased by £136,786, representing a 102.8% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £269,786 is:

  • 5.7% lower than the average property price on Sparks Close
  • 7.0% higher than the average in the RM8 3DG postcode area
  • and 29.3% lower than the average price for Dagenham 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 18 March 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£269,786
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£501
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

2 Sparks Close, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London, RM8 3DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Mar 2021.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Feb 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to RM8 3DG

14 th / 18
Price Rank
7% higher than average
12 th / 17
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
10 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM8 3DG , this flat's estimated value ranks 14th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£269,786
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+103 %
23 Apr 2010
£133,000
Leasehold
+129.3 %
26 Aug 1998
£57,995
Leasehold
+10.5 %
5 May 1995
£52,487
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2017
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £173,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2014
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2014
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £136,500
sale date: 10 Jun 2013

Data Sources

The property at 2 Sparks Close, Dagenham, RM8 3DG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Apr 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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