42 Walmer Close, Romford, RM7 8QJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,115 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £481,088 , which equates to approximately £430 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Feb 2010 for £229,000. Since then, the value has increased by £252,088, representing a 110.1% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £481,088 is:

  • 0.5% higher than the average property price on Walmer Close
  • 4.6% lower than the average in the RM7 8QJ postcode area
  • and 7.2% higher than the average price for Romford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 23 July 2009, 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
1115 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£481,088
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£430
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Walmer Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM7 8QJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Nov 2009.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Jul 2009, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 1100%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from portable electric heating assumed for most rooms to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from no system present: electric immersion assumed to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RM7 8QJ

13 th / 16
Price Rank
5% lower than average
1 st / 11
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
11 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8QJ , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 11 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£481,088
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+110 %
2 Feb 2010
£229,000
Leasehold
-4.6 %
1 Jun 2007
£239,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

4 Walmer Close, Romford, RM7 8QJ
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £520,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2024
6 Walmer Close, Romford, RM7 8QJ
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2018
10 Walmer Close, Romford, RM7 8QJ
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2018
30 Walmer Close, Romford, RM7 8QJ
rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £286,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2015
32 Walmer Close, Romford, RM7 8QJ
rooms: 4
size: 1101 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2011

Data Sources

The property at 42 Walmer Close, Romford, RM7 8QJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Feb 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Nov 2009. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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