56 Blacksmiths Close, Romford, RM6 4XE is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 431 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 £196,000 , which equates to approximately £455 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Dec 2001 for £70,000. Since then, the value has increased by £126,000, representing a 180.0% increase, or approximately 7.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £196,000 is:

  • 9.2% higher than the average property price on Blacksmiths Close
  • 11.3% higher than the average in the RM6 4XE postcode area
  • and 56.3% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

View sold house prices in RM6 4XE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£196,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£455
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

56 Blacksmiths Close, Romford, Redbridge, Greater London Authority, RM6 4XE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 2019.

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 5 Mar 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.5%.

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 roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to RM6 4XE

16 th / 45
Price Rank
11% higher than average
11 th / 42
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
35 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM6 4XE , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 35th out of 42 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 11th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£196,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+180 %
11 Dec 2001
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2017
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2017
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2009
rooms: 2
size: 417 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 23 Dec 2008
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £136,995
sale date: 30 Oct 2008

Data Sources

The property at 56 Blacksmiths Close, Romford, Redbridge, Greater London Authority, RM6 4XE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 Dec 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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