32 Orchid Close, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1DF is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 431 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £235,111 , which equates to approximately £546 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 May 2016 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £20,111, representing a 9.4% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £235,111 is:

  • 15.2% lower than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 17.9% lower than the average in the RM4 1DF postcode area
  • and 47.6% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 December 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£235,111
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£546
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

32 Orchid Close, Abridge, Romford, Epping Forest, Essex, RM4 1DF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Dec 2024.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Sep 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 15.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, with internal insulation to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RM4 1DF

23 rd / 31
Price Rank
18% lower than average
17 th / 22
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
11 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM4 1DF , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 22 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£235,111
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
17 May 2016
£215,000
Leasehold
+38.7 %
6 Dec 2007
£155,000
Leasehold
+77.1 %
8 Feb 2002
£87,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2024
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £248,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2023
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2023
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 21 May 2021
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 32 Orchid Close, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1DF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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