25 Orchid Close, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1DF is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 634 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £222,529 , which equates to approximately £350 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Dec 2013 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,529, representing a 43.6% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £222,529 is:

  • 19.8% lower than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 22.3% lower than the average in the RM4 1DF postcode area
  • and 50.4% 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 25 November 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
634 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£222,529
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£350
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

25 Orchid Close, Abridge, Romford, Epping Forest, Essex, RM4 1DF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Nov 2011.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Nov 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from average to n/a.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RM4 1DF

19 th / 31
Price Rank
22% lower than average
4 th / 22
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
19 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM4 1DF , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 22 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 4th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£222,529
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
12 Dec 2013
£155,000
Leasehold
+10.7 %
2 Aug 2010
£140,000
Leasehold
-9.7 %
18 Dec 2006
£155,000
Leasehold
+29.2 %
3 May 2003
£119,950
Leasehold
+57.8 %
25 Feb 2002
£76,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £290,500
sale date: 2 Aug 2022
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2019
rooms: 3
size: 555 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2015
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at 25 Orchid Close, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1DF appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Nov 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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