49 Essex Road, Romford, RM7 8BE is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,647 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 £606,267 , which equates to approximately £368 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jan 2024 for £570,000. Since then, the value has increased by £36,267, representing a 6.4% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £606,267 is:

  • 55.2% higher than the average property price on Essex Road
  • 21.8% higher than the average in the RM7 8BE postcode area
  • and 35.1% 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 14 January 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1647 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£606,267
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£368
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Essex Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8BE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jan 2025.

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 5 Oct 2023, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 65%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (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)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM7 8BE

4 th / 29
Price Rank
22% higher than average
1 st / 20
Size Rank
49% bigger than average
17 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8BE , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 4th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 20 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 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£606,267
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
24 Jan 2024
£570,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £288,888
sale date: 27 Jun 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £407,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2005
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £510,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 12 May 2017

Data Sources

The property at 49 Essex Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8BE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Jan 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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