42 Salcombe Drive, Romford, RM6 6DX is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 990 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 £522,826 , which equates to approximately £528 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Aug 2012 for £235,000. Since then, the value has increased by £287,826, representing a 122.5% increase, or approximately 9.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £522,826 is:

  • 5.7% lower than the average property price on Salcombe Drive
  • 8.2% higher than the average in the RM6 6DX postcode area
  • and 16.5% 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 2 June 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
990 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£522,826
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£528
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Salcombe Drive, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority, RM6 6DX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jun 2012.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Jul 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 26.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good 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
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM6 6DX

16 th / 23
Price Rank
8% higher than average
11 th / 17
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
11 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM6 6DX , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£522,826
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+122 %
23 Aug 2012
£235,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £219,395
sale date: 9 Jul 2021
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2021
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2012
rooms: 5
size: 998 sq ft
sale price: £241,500
sale date: 27 Aug 2010

Data Sources

The property at 42 Salcombe Drive, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority, RM6 6DX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Aug 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jun 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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