51 Blacksmiths Close, Romford, RM6 4XE is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 291 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £171,156 , which equates to approximately £589 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Oct 2014 for £117,500. Since then, the value has increased by £53,656, representing a 45.7% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £171,156 is:

  • 4.7% lower than the average property price on Blacksmiths Close
  • 2.8% lower than the average in the RM6 4XE postcode area
  • and 61.8% lower 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 1 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
291 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£171,156
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£589
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

51 Blacksmiths Close, Romford, Redbridge, Greater London, RM6 4XE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Jul 2023.

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 21 Apr 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.6%.

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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM6 4XE

24 th / 45
Price Rank
3% lower than average
34 th / 42
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
8 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM6 4XE , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 42 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 34th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£171,156
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
31 Oct 2014
£117,500
Leasehold
+43.3 %
28 Mar 2003
£81,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2025
rooms: 1
size: 312 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2024
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2022
rooms: 1
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2019
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2019

Data Sources

The property at 51 Blacksmiths Close, Romford, RM6 4XE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Oct 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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