74 Birch Road, Romford, RM7 8EP is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,249 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £599,923 , which equates to approximately £480 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Apr 2021 for £517,500. Since then, the value has increased by £82,423, representing a 15.9% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £599,923 is:

  • 34.9% higher than the average property price on Birch Road
  • 32.9% higher than the average in the RM7 8EP postcode area
  • and 33.7% higher 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 9 October 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1249 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£599,923
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£480
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

74 Birch Road, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8EP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Oct 2020.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Oct 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, insulated (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM7 8EP

1 st / 35
Price Rank
33% higher than average
2 nd / 24
Size Rank
41% bigger than average
19 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8EP , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 24 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 2nd out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£599,923
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
16 Apr 2021
£517,500
Leasehold
+88.2 %
17 Oct 2014
£275,000
Leasehold
+180.6 %
5 Aug 1999
£97,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £537,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £406,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2018

Data Sources

The property at 74 Birch Road, Romford, RM7 8EP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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