28 Merlin Gardens, Romford, RM5 3YD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,033 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 £405,140 , which equates to approximately £392 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2021 for £348,000. Since then, the value has increased by £57,140, representing a 16.4% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £405,140 is:

  • 13.9% lower than the average property price on Merlin Gardens
  • 15.4% lower than the average in the RM5 3YD postcode area
  • and 9.7% lower 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 6 July 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£405,140
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£392
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

28 Merlin Gardens, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM5 3YD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jul 2021.

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 2 Apr 2021, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 89.7%.

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 very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
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 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM5 3YD

14 th / 15
Price Rank
15% lower than average
2 nd / 10
Size Rank
30% bigger than average
10 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
35% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM5 3YD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 14th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 10 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 2nd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£405,140
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
30 Jun 2021
£348,000
Leasehold
+7.1 %
19 Apr 2021
£325,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £407,500
sale date: 18 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £445,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 901 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2009

Data Sources

The property at 28 Merlin Gardens, Romford, RM5 3YD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jul 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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