26 Carter Close, Romford, RM5 2PB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 893 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 £451,338 , which equates to approximately £505 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Sep 2017 for £370,000. Since then, the value has increased by £81,338, representing a 22.0% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £451,338 is:

  • 4.8% lower than the average property price on Carter Close
  • 3.2% lower than the average in the RM5 2PB postcode area
  • and 0.6% 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 8 May 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£451,338
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£505
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Carter Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM5 2PB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 May 2017.

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 20 Jul 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 56.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RM5 2PB

9 th / 20
Price Rank
3% lower than average
10 th / 17
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
5 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM5 2PB , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 20. 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 10th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£451,338
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
8 Sep 2017
£370,000
Leasehold
+54.2 %
28 Aug 2013
£240,000
Leasehold
+4.3 %
15 Dec 2011
£230,000
Leasehold
+2.2 %
17 Aug 2006
£225,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2018
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2017
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2017
rooms: 6
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £388,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2017

Data Sources

The property at 26 Carter Close, Romford, RM5 2PB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Sep 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 May 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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