290 Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8XU is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 818 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £360,378 , which equates to approximately £441 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2004 for £159,500. Since then, the value has increased by £200,878, representing a 125.9% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £360,378 is:

  • 3.3% lower than the average property price on Straight Road
  • 3.4% lower than the average in the RM3 8XU postcode area
  • and 19.7% 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 7 July 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RM3 8XU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£360,378
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£441
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

290 Straight Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM3 8XU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jul 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 11 Jul 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • 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 good.
  • 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
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM3 8XU

5 th / 17
Price Rank
3% lower than average
10 th / 15
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
4 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in RM3 8XU , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 15 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 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£360,378
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+126 %
20 Dec 2004
£159,500
Leasehold
+177.4 %
28 Jun 1996
£57,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2020
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £174,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2011
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2008
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2007

Data Sources

The property at 290 Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8XU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jul 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.