490 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6JA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,550 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 £638,125 , which equates to approximately £412 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Oct 2004 for £285,000. Since then, the value has increased by £353,125, representing a 123.9% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £638,125 is:

  • 11.5% higher than the average property price on Upper Brentwood Road
  • 9.0% lower than the average in the RM2 6JA postcode area
  • and 42.2% higher than the average price for Romford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 September 2016, 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
1550 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£638,125
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£412
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

490 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM2 6JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Sep 2016.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 May 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RM2 6JA

13 th / 15
Price Rank
9% lower than average
3 rd / 13
Size Rank
23% bigger than average
13 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM2 6JA , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 13 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 3rd out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£638,125
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+124 %
27 Oct 2004
£285,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £565,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 19 Sep 2003
rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £545,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1518 sq ft
sale price: £557,500
sale date: 6 Nov 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1539 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2014

Data Sources

The property at 490 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM2 6JA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Oct 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Sep 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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