20 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 291 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £162,822 , which equates to approximately £560 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2024 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,822, representing a 5.0% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £162,822 is:

  • 10.0% lower than the average property price on Matthews Close
  • 8.6% lower than the average in the RM3 0DN postcode area
  • and 63.7% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 11 April 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
291 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£162,822
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£560
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 Matthews Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM3 0DN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 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 7 Mar 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM3 0DN

7 th / 18
Price Rank
9% lower than average
7 th / 16
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
1 st / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM3 0DN , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st 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 7th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£162,822
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
30 Sep 2024
£155,000
Leasehold
-9.9 %
20 Sep 2022
£172,000
Leasehold
+37.6 %
24 Sep 2014
£125,000
Leasehold
+25.6 %
31 Oct 2007
£99,500
Leasehold
+42.2 %
30 Jul 2002
£69,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 280 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 28 Jan 2020
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2018
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2015
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2013
rooms: 1
size: 288 sq ft
sale price: £83,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2011

Data Sources

The property at 20 Matthews Close, Romford, RM3 0DN appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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