470 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, RM6 6RJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,690 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £686,131 , which equates to approximately £406 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Mar 2014 for £345,000. Since then, the value has increased by £341,131, representing a 98.9% increase, or approximately 8.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £686,131 is:

  • 42.0% higher than the average property price on Whalebone Lane North
  • 71.7% higher than the average in the RM6 6RJ postcode area
  • and 52.9% higher than the average price for Romford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 9 October 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1690 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£686,131
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£406
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

470 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London, RM6 6RJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Oct 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 27 Sep 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM6 6RJ

2 nd / 27
Price Rank
72% higher than average
1 st / 24
Size Rank
75% bigger than average
4 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM6 6RJ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 24 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 1st out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£686,131
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+99 %
28 Mar 2014
£345,000
Leasehold
+1.5 %
31 Mar 2010
£340,000
Leasehold
+75.3 %
8 Jun 2001
£194,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £530,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1776 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 3 Jul 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £352,500
sale date: 31 Jan 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1744 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2007

Data Sources

The property at 470 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, RM6 6RJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Mar 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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