34 Sparks Close, Dagenham, RM8 3DG is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 581 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 £294,017 , which equates to approximately £506 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jul 2014 for £173,000. Since then, the value has increased by £121,017, representing a 70.0% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £294,017 is:

  • 2.7% higher than the average property price on Sparks Close
  • 16.6% higher than the average in the RM8 3DG postcode area
  • and 22.9% lower than the average price for Dagenham 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 11 July 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£294,017
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£506
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

34 Sparks Close, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London, RM8 3DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully triple glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Oct 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to fully triple glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully triple glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM8 3DG

1 st / 18
Price Rank
17% higher than average
7 th / 17
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
5 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM8 3DG , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 18. 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 7th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£294,017
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
25 Jul 2014
£173,000
Leasehold
+188.4 %
4 Oct 1999
£59,995
Leasehold
+15.4 %
5 Dec 1997
£51,995
Leasehold
-10.3 %
4 Aug 1995
£57,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2017
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2014
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £136,500
sale date: 10 Jun 2013
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2010

Data Sources

The property at 34 Sparks Close, Dagenham, RM8 3DG appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Jul 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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