38 Alderwood Drive, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1DJ is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,528 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 £405,634 , which equates to approximately £265 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2011 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £165,634, representing a 69.0% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £405,634 is:

  • 23.4% lower than the average property price on Alderwood Drive
  • 27.2% lower than the average in the RM4 1DJ postcode area
  • and 9.6% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 26 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1528 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£405,634
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£265
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Alderwood Drive, Abridge, Romford, Epping Forest, Essex, RM4 1DJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Mar 2025.

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 28 Jul 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 19.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation(assumed) to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM4 1DJ

29 th / 29
Price Rank
27% lower than average
2 nd / 28
Size Rank
67% bigger than average
28 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
56% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM4 1DJ , this house's estimated value ranks 29th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 28 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 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£405,634
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+69 %
20 Dec 2011
£240,000
Leasehold
0 %
17 Jun 2011
£240,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £680,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2024
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £137,500
sale date: 30 Oct 1998
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £417,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2018
rooms: 4
size: 630 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2018

Data Sources

The property at 38 Alderwood Drive, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1DJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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