256 Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8LB is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 581 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 £221,348 , which equates to approximately £381 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Mar 2010 for £108,500. Since then, the value has increased by £112,848, representing a 104.0% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £221,348 is:

  • 9.1% lower than the average property price on Gurney Close
  • 4.3% lower than the average in the IG11 8LB postcode area
  • and 52.7% lower than the average price for Barking as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 January 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£221,348
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£381
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

256 Gurney Close, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London, IG11 8LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jan 2025.

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 18 Feb 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IG11 8LB

37 th / 61
Price Rank
4% lower than average
14 th / 57
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
49 th / 57
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IG11 8LB , this flat's estimated value ranks 37th out of 61. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 49th out of 57 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 14th out of 57 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£221,348
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+104 %
18 Mar 2010
£108,500
Leasehold
-21.4 %
12 Oct 2007
£138,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £244,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £257,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2023

Data Sources

The property at 256 Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8LB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Mar 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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