23 Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8ES is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,012 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 £402,491 , which equates to approximately £398 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Feb 2016 for £291,500. Since then, the value has increased by £110,991, representing a 38.1% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £402,491 is:

  • 9.7% lower than the average property price on Birch Close
  • 9.0% lower than the average in the RM7 8ES postcode area
  • and 10.3% 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 16 November 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£402,491
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£398
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Birch Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8ES has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Nov 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 8 Oct 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 216.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to 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, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RM7 8ES

35 th / 38
Price Rank
9% lower than average
12 th / 31
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
28 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8ES , this house's estimated value ranks 35th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 31 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 12th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£402,491
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
12 Feb 2016
£291,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £445,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £356,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2020

Data Sources

The property at 23 Birch Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8ES appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Feb 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Nov 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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