52 Portland Close, Romford, RM6 5UE is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 452 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 £217,563 , which equates to approximately £481 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Oct 2020 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £32,563, representing a 17.6% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £217,563 is:

  • 9.5% higher than the average property price on Portland Close
  • 27.2% higher than the average in the RM6 5UE postcode area
  • and 51.5% 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 16 February 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£217,563
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£481
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

52 Portland Close, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority, RM6 5UE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Feb 2020.

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 20 Jun 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RM6 5UE

11 th / 56
Price Rank
27% higher than average
19 th / 48
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
5 th / 48
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM6 5UE , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th 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 19th out of 48 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£217,563
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
20 Oct 2020
£185,000
Leasehold
+51 %
11 Oct 2013
£122,500
Leasehold
+5.2 %
21 Jun 2010
£116,500
Leasehold
+7.9 %
25 Apr 2003
£108,000
Leasehold
+142.7 %
12 Dec 1997
£44,500
Leasehold
+8.5 %
11 Apr 1997
£41,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2024
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £108,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 20 May 2024
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £101,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2024
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2023

Data Sources

The property at 52 Portland Close, Romford, RM6 5UE appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Oct 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Feb 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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