27 Merlin Road, Romford, RM5 3YH is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,679 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £764,914 , which equates to approximately £456 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Dec 2024 for £755,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,914, representing a 1.3% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £764,914 is:

  • 56.3% higher than the average property price on Merlin Road
  • 51.7% higher than the average in the RM5 3YH postcode area
  • and 70.5% higher 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 1 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1679 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£764,914
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£456
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

27 Merlin Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM5 3YH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Jun 2024.

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 8 Sep 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 59.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), no 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 solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM5 3YH

1 st / 12
Price Rank
52% higher than average
1 st / 9
Size Rank
77% bigger than average
8 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM5 3YH , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 9 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 1st out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£764,914
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
16 Dec 2024
£755,000
Leasehold
+287.2 %
2 Jul 1999
£195,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2015
rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1164 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2010
rooms: 5
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2010

Data Sources

The property at 27 Merlin Road, Romford, RM5 3YH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Dec 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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