20 Stephens Close, Romford, RM3 7RS is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 280 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 £139,140 , which equates to approximately £497 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Mar 2022 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,140, representing a 7.0% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £139,140 is:

  • 51.0% lower than the average property price on Stephens Close
  • 50.7% lower than the average in the RM3 7RS postcode area
  • and 69.0% 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 25 January 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
280 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£139,140
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£497
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 Stephens Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM3 7RS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jan 2020.

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 3 Apr 2010, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 72.

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 energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • 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
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM3 7RS

29 th / 33
Price Rank
51% lower than average
24 th / 28
Size Rank
47% smaller than average
22 nd / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM3 7RS , this flat's estimated value ranks 29th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 28 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 24th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£139,140
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
11 Mar 2022
£130,000
Leasehold
+52.9 %
9 Feb 2015
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 280 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2021
rooms: 1
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £98,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2016
rooms: 1
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2016
rooms: 1
size: 301 sq ft
sale price: £89,995
sale date: 18 May 2015
rooms: 1
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £67,500
sale date: 19 Jul 2013

Data Sources

The property at 20 Stephens Close, Romford, RM3 7RS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Mar 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jan 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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