25 Merlin Gardens, Romford, RM5 3YD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £519,456 , which equates to approximately £804 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jul 1997 for £87,000. Since then, the value has increased by £432,456, representing a 497.1% increase, or approximately 17.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £519,456 is:

  • 10.4% higher than the average property price on Merlin Gardens
  • 8.5% higher than the average in the RM5 3YD postcode area
  • and 15.8% 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 13 November 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£519,456
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£804
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

25 Merlin Gardens, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM5 3YD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Nov 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 Jul 2013. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
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 3YD

5 th / 15
Price Rank
9% higher than average
8 th / 10
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM5 3YD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 5th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 10 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£519,456
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+497 %
11 Jul 1997
£87,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £372,500
sale date: 25 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2023
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 18 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2015
rooms: 3
size: 616 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2011

Data Sources

The property at 25 Merlin Gardens, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM5 3YD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 Jul 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Nov 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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