8 Alderwood Drive, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1DP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 840 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £577,877 , which equates to approximately £688 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 May 2016 for £475,000. Since then, the value has increased by £102,877, representing a 21.7% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £577,877 is:

  • 9.1% higher than the average property price on Alderwood Drive
  • 9.9% higher than the average in the RM4 1DP postcode area
  • and 28.8% higher than the average price for Romford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). 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 24 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£577,877
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£688
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Alderwood Drive, Abridge, Romford, Epping Forest, Essex, RM4 1DP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jan 2015.

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 Jul 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 65.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RM4 1DP

5 th / 11
Price Rank
10% higher than average
4 th / 10
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
8 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM4 1DP , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 5th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 10 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 4th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£577,877
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
25 May 2016
£475,000
Leasehold
+69.6 %
17 Jan 2007
£279,995
Leasehold
+279.9 %
23 Dec 1996
£73,700
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £462,500
sale date: 4 Mar 2022
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2019
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2014
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2010

Data Sources

The property at 8 Alderwood Drive, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1DP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 May 2016. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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