43 Portland Close, Romford, RM6 5UE is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £251,718 , which equates to approximately £450 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 May 2009 for £117,500. Since then, the value has increased by £134,218, representing a 114.2% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £251,718 is:

  • 26.7% higher than the average property price on Portland Close
  • 47.1% higher than the average in the RM6 5UE postcode area
  • and 43.9% 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 8 January 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£251,718
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£450
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

43 Portland Close, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London, RM6 5UE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Jan 2022.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Mar 2021, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 18.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RM6 5UE

1 st / 56
Price Rank
47% higher than average
7 th / 48
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
10 th / 48
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM6 5UE , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 48 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 7th out of 48 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£251,718
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+114 %
15 May 2009
£117,500
Leasehold
-8.2 %
21 Feb 2003
£128,000
Leasehold
+73 %
21 Jul 2000
£74,000
Leasehold
+51 %
10 Jul 1998
£49,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 31 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £238,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2023
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2019
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2018

Data Sources

The property at 43 Portland Close, Romford, RM6 5UE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 May 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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