21 Orchid Close, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1DF is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 409 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £190,514 , which equates to approximately £466 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Apr 2010 for £123,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,514, representing a 54.9% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £190,514 is:

  • 31.3% lower than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 33.5% lower than the average in the RM4 1DF postcode area
  • and 57.5% 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 7 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
409 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£190,514
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£466
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

21 Orchid Close, Abridge, Romford, Epping Forest, Essex, RM4 1DF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Aug 2014.

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 31 Jul 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from good to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RM4 1DF

27 th / 31
Price Rank
34% lower than average
20 th / 22
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
17 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM4 1DF , this flat's estimated value ranks 27th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 22 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 20th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£190,514
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
27 Apr 2010
£123,000
Leasehold
+37.4 %
26 Apr 2002
£89,500
Leasehold
+98.9 %
22 Jan 1999
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2024
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £248,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2023
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2023
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 21 May 2021
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 21 Orchid Close, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1DF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Apr 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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