51 Portland Close, Romford, RM6 5UE is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 570 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 £294,897 , which equates to approximately £517 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Nov 2012 for £144,000. Since then, the value has increased by £150,897, representing a 104.8% increase, or approximately 8.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £294,897 is:

  • 48.5% higher than the average property price on Portland Close
  • 72.3% higher than the average in the RM6 5UE postcode area
  • and 34.3% 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 15 August 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£294,897
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£517
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

51 Portland Close, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London, RM6 5UE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Aug 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 Jul 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

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 poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM6 5UE

2 nd / 56
Price Rank
72% higher than average
6 th / 48
Size Rank
21% bigger than average
14 th / 48
Price Per Sq FT Rank
42% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM6 5UE , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th 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 6th out of 48 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£294,897
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+105 %
2 Nov 2012
£144,000
Leasehold
+196.9 %
29 Mar 1996
£48,500
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: 646 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 26 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2019

Data Sources

The property at 51 Portland Close, Romford, RM6 5UE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Nov 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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