42 Firbank Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 2TR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 904 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 £482,616 , which equates to approximately £534 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2023 for £450,000. Since then, the value has increased by £32,616, representing a 7.2% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £482,616 is:

  • 29.7% higher than the average property price on Firbank Road
  • 9.1% higher than the average in the RM5 2TR postcode area
  • and 7.6% 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 13 June 2023, 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
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£482,616
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£534
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Firbank Road, Collier Row, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM5 2TR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jun 2023.

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 6 Feb 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.1%.

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, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 82% of 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, 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 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM5 2TR

5 th / 23
Price Rank
9% higher than average
12 th / 23
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
8 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM5 2TR , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 23 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£482,616
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
15 Dec 2023
£450,000
Leasehold
+80 %
13 Aug 2014
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2023
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2020
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2020
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2016
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2016

Data Sources

The property at 42 Firbank Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 2TR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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