24 Forest Road, Romford, RM7 8DT is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,119 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £472,211 , which equates to approximately £422 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Oct 2017 for £395,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,211, representing a 19.5% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £472,211 is:

  • 3.5% lower than the average property price on Forest Road
  • 1.7% lower than the average in the RM7 8DT postcode area
  • and 5.3% higher 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 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1119 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£472,211
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£422
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

24 Forest Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM7 8DT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Aug 2019.

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 17 Dec 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 37.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 46% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM7 8DT

23 rd / 30
Price Rank
2% lower than average
11 th / 23
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
19 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8DT , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 23 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 11th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£472,211
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
26 Oct 2017
£395,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2017
rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £630,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 22 May 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2005

Data Sources

The property at 24 Forest Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM7 8DT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 Oct 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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