242 Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8XT is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,378 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 £606,740 , which equates to approximately £440 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Aug 2006 for £282,500. Since then, the value has increased by £324,240, representing a 114.8% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £606,740 is:

  • 62.8% higher than the average property price on Straight Road
  • 51.6% higher than the average in the RM3 8XT postcode area
  • and 35.2% 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 18 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1378 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£606,740
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£440
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

242 Straight Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM3 8XT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Aug 2014.

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 10 Feb 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RM3 8XT

1 st / 26
Price Rank
52% higher than average
1 st / 20
Size Rank
71% bigger than average
12 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM3 8XT , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 20 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£606,740
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+115 %
4 Aug 2006
£282,500
Leasehold
+162.8 %
3 Feb 1997
£107,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 17 Jan 2007
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £163,500
sale date: 22 Sep 2005
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £169,995
sale date: 30 Jan 2004
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £102,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2004
rooms: 5
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £269,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2015

Data Sources

The property at 242 Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8XT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Aug 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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