55 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 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £162,195 , which equates to approximately £558 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Nov 2002 for £69,995. Since then, the value has increased by £92,200, representing a 131.7% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £162,195 is:

  • 9.7% lower than the average property price on Blacksmiths Close
  • 7.9% lower than the average in the RM6 4XE postcode area
  • and 63.8% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 April 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
291 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£162,195
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£558
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

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

A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Feb 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to no system present: electric heaters assumed, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
No system present: electric heaters assumed
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
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

30 th / 45
Price Rank
8% lower than average
33 rd / 42
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
13 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM6 4XE , this flat's estimated value ranks 30th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th 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 33th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£162,195
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+132 %
26 Nov 2002
£69,995
Leasehold
+100 %
30 Apr 1999
£35,000
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 55 Blacksmiths Close, Romford, RM6 4XE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Nov 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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