4 Merlin Close, Romford, RM5 3YB is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 958 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £470,308 , which equates to approximately £491 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jun 2015 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £170,308, representing a 56.8% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £470,308 is:

  • 10.9% higher than the average property price on Merlin Close
  • 9.2% higher than the average in the RM5 3YB postcode area
  • and 4.8% higher 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 17 March 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£470,308
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£491
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Merlin Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM5 3YB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Mar 2015.

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 15 May 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 90% of 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM5 3YB

3 rd / 12
Price Rank
9% higher than average
3 rd / 12
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
6 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM5 3YB , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£470,308
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
25 Jun 2015
£300,000
Leasehold
+64.4 %
29 May 2009
£182,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £412,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £382,500
sale date: 25 Feb 2022
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2021
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 4 Merlin Close, Romford, RM5 3YB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Jun 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Mar 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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