38 Harkness Close, Romford, RM3 9NX is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 398 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 £145,636 , which equates to approximately £366 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jul 2017 for £132,500. Since then, the value has increased by £13,136, representing a 9.9% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £145,636 is:

  • 25.9% lower than the average property price on Harkness Close
  • 25.6% lower than the average in the RM3 9NX postcode area
  • and 67.5% 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 30 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£145,636
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£366
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

38 Harkness Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM3 9NX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Aug 2024.

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 23 Mar 2017, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 34%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • 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
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM3 9NX

25 th / 35
Price Rank
26% lower than average
32 nd / 33
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
10 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM3 9NX , this flat's estimated value ranks 25th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 33 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 32th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£145,636
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
7 Jul 2017
£132,500
Leasehold
+7.7 %
16 May 2008
£123,000
Leasehold
+35.2 %
25 Jul 2003
£91,000
Leasehold
+52.9 %
12 Apr 2001
£59,500
Leasehold
+32.2 %
30 Sep 1999
£45,000
Leasehold
+20 %
27 Feb 1998
£37,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2024
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2022
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2021
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £206,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2020

Data Sources

The property at 38 Harkness Close, Romford, RM3 9NX appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jul 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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