249 Carter Drive, Romford, RM5 2UB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,292 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 £258,589 , which equates to approximately £200 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Nov 2019 for £213,000. Since then, the value has increased by £45,589, representing a 21.4% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £258,589 is:

  • 45.2% lower than the average property price on Carter Drive
  • 46.6% lower than the average in the RM5 2UB postcode area
  • and 42.4% 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 October 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1292 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£258,589
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£200
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

249 Carter Drive, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM5 2UB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Oct 2013.

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 25 Jan 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RM5 2UB

2 nd / 12
Price Rank
47% lower than average
1 st / 9
Size Rank
37% bigger than average
8 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
61% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM5 2UB , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 9 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 1st out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£258,589
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
15 Nov 2019
£213,000
Leasehold
-54.7 %
22 Sep 2017
£470,000
Leasehold
+44.6 %
7 Jun 2013
£325,000
Leasehold
+243.9 %
14 May 1997
£94,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £312,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £527,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £442,500
sale date: 5 Nov 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2021

Data Sources

The property at 249 Carter Drive, Romford, RM5 2UB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Nov 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Oct 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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