43 Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8ES is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 947 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 £434,218 , which equates to approximately £458 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Nov 2023 for £407,000. Since then, the value has increased by £27,218, representing a 6.7% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £434,218 is:

  • 2.6% lower than the average property price on Birch Close
  • 1.9% lower than the average in the RM7 8ES postcode area
  • and 3.2% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 May 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£434,218
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£458
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

43 Birch Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8ES has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 May 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 9 May 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM7 8ES

26 th / 38
Price Rank
2% lower than average
17 th / 31
Size Rank
0% same size than average
18 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8ES , this house's estimated value ranks 26th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£434,218
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
3 Nov 2023
£407,000
Leasehold
+14.6 %
12 Oct 2017
£355,000
Leasehold
+222.7 %
30 Mar 2001
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £437,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £397,500
sale date: 28 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2007
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2003
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2024

Data Sources

The property at 43 Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8ES appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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