42 Shaftesbury Road, Romford, RM1 2QJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £487,148 , which equates to approximately £588 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jun 2021 for £425,000. Since then, the value has increased by £62,148, representing a 14.6% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £487,148 is:

  • 17.1% higher than the average property price on Shaftesbury Road
  • 13.6% higher than the average in the RM1 2QJ postcode area
  • and 8.6% 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 23 February 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£487,148
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£588
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Shaftesbury Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM1 2QJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Feb 2021.

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 24 Sep 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 21.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
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
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to RM1 2QJ

3 rd / 22
Price Rank
14% higher than average
6 th / 19
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
6 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM1 2QJ , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 19 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 6th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£487,148
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
29 Jun 2021
£425,000
Leasehold
+71.7 %
28 Mar 2014
£247,500
Leasehold
+76.8 %
5 Jul 2002
£139,995
Leasehold
+89.2 %
4 Apr 1997
£74,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £387,500
sale date: 9 May 2025
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £377,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 2 Mar 2022
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2021

Data Sources

The property at 42 Shaftesbury Road, Romford, RM1 2QJ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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