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15 Gilbert Road, Romford, RM1 3BX

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 15 Gilbert Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

15 Gilbert Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Romford (RM1 3BX). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £584,000 is 17.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£530/sq ft) was about 63.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: October 2020 at £496,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from May 2009
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Gilbert Road, Romford, RM1 3BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 15 Gilbert Road, Romford, RM1 3BX

0decisions2extensions13documents2nearby
  1. Jun 2021
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey

    A single storey rear extension and a part single, part two storey side extension. Insertion of rooflights to the front roof slope. Front extension, front porch, and fenestration changes.

    Extension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    P0867.21
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£584,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£496,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 October 2020Most recent

    £496,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 3BX: £523,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Gilbert Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Gilbert Road is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£5,701

Street avg £4,576

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 Gilbert Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens

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£257k

106 Lexicon Apartments, Mercury Gardens

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£249k

100 Lexicon Apartments, Mercury Gardens

RM1 3HG

Flat2 bed2 bath
£240k

103 Lexicon Apartments, Mercury Gardens

RM1 3HG

Flat2 bed2 bath
£208k

10 Watermans, Junction Road

RM1 3QZ

2 bed
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Romford district page.
Full Romford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Romford Police Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Gidea Park Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM1 3BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM1 3BX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 3BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15 Gilbert Road, Romford, RM1 3BX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.