78 Thatches Grove, Romford, RM6 5LH is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £309,655 , which equates to approximately £405 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2013 for £157,000. Since then, the value has increased by £152,655, representing a 97.2% increase, or approximately 7.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £309,655 is:

  • 19.1% lower than the average property price on Thatches Grove
  • 19.2% lower than the average in the RM6 5LH postcode area
  • and 31.0% 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 20 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£309,655
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£405
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Thatches Grove, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority, RM6 5LH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jun 2014.

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 29 Sep 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RM6 5LH

28 th / 31
Price Rank
19% lower than average
23 rd / 26
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
20 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM6 5LH , this flat's estimated value ranks 28th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 26 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 23th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£309,655
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+97 %
20 Aug 2013
£157,000
Leasehold
+23.6 %
23 Dec 2009
£127,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £246,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 6 Jul 2021
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £211,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2019
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2019

Data Sources

The property at 78 Thatches Grove, Romford, RM6 5LH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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