257 Carter Drive, Romford, RM5 2TT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,023 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 £432,056 , which equates to approximately £423 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2020 for £352,500. Since then, the value has increased by £79,556, representing a 22.6% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £432,056 is:

  • 8.4% lower than the average property price on Carter Drive
  • 5.2% lower than the average in the RM5 2TT postcode area
  • and 3.7% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 10 August 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£432,056
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£423
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

257 Carter Drive, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM5 2TT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Aug 2023.

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 13 Nov 2022. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM5 2TT

23 rd / 31
Price Rank
5% lower than average
8 th / 22
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
14 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM5 2TT , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 22 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£432,056
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
31 Jan 2020
£352,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 3 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2022
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £437,500
sale date: 22 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 27 May 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £347,500
sale date: 13 Mar 2020

Data Sources

The property at 257 Carter Drive, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM5 2TT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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