257 Gorseway, Romford, RM7 0SB is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 872 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 £474,453 , which equates to approximately £544 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Nov 2003 for £181,000. Since then, the value has increased by £293,453, representing a 162.1% increase, or approximately 7.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £474,453 is:

  • 3.0% lower than the average property price on Gorseway
  • 4.8% higher than the average in the RM7 0SB postcode area
  • and 5.8% 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 16 December 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£474,453
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£544
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

257 Gorseway, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority, RM7 0SB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Dec 2016.

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 19 Jun 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
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 RM7 0SB

15 th / 25
Price Rank
5% higher than average
12 th / 17
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
5 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 0SB , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 17 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 12th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£474,453
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+162 %
19 Nov 2003
£181,000
Leasehold
+11.7 %
20 Feb 2003
£162,000
Leasehold
+54.3 %
30 Apr 2002
£105,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £431,500
sale date: 4 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 26 May 2023
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2019
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 23 Mar 2018
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2016

Data Sources

The property at 257 Gorseway, Romford, RM7 0SB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Nov 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Dec 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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