25 Merlin Road, Romford, RM5 3YH is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 958 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 £575,850 , which equates to approximately £601 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Sep 2015 for £395,000. Since then, the value has increased by £180,850, representing a 45.8% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £575,850 is:

  • 17.7% higher than the average property price on Merlin Road
  • 14.2% higher than the average in the RM5 3YH postcode area
  • and 28.4% 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 7 December 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£575,850
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£601
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

25 Merlin Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM5 3YH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Dec 2021.

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 21 May 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 72.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RM5 3YH

4 th / 12
Price Rank
14% higher than average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
4 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM5 3YH , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 4th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 9 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£575,850
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
25 Sep 2015
£395,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2020
rooms: 4
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £460,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 25 Merlin Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM5 3YH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Dec 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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