404 Whalebone Lane South, Romford, RM6 6HP is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £262,317 , which equates to approximately £530 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jan 2019 for £226,000. Since then, the value has increased by £36,317, representing a 16.1% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £262,317 is:

  • 6.2% lower than the average property price on Whalebone Lane South
  • 22.0% higher than the average in the RM6 6HP postcode area
  • and 41.5% 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 19 August 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£262,317
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£530
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

404 Whalebone Lane South, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority, RM6 6HP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Aug 2018.

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 18 Apr 2018. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 11.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RM6 6HP

4 th / 11
Price Rank
22% higher than average
5 th / 10
Size Rank
0% same size than average
3 rd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM6 6HP , this flat's estimated value ranks 4th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 10 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 5th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£262,317
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
22 Jan 2019
£226,000
Leasehold
+318.5 %
28 Feb 2001
£54,000
Leasehold
+28.6 %
20 May 1997
£42,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2019
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2015
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £144,500
sale date: 4 Dec 2003
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2003

Data Sources

The property at 404 Whalebone Lane South, Romford, RM6 6HP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Jan 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Aug 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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