What did 98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL sell for?

98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL last sold for £235,000 in October 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £62,995 in September 1995, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1995 and October 2007, 98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL rose from £62,995 to £235,000, a change of £172,005. That works out to roughly +11.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL?

98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL in?

98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL sits in Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district.

Is 98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL in a safe area?

Police records around 98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (550% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL?

The closest primary school to 98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL is Harold Court Primary School (754m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redden Court School (850m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL?

The closest bus stop to 98 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BL is Harold Wood Station, 38m away. The nearest rail option is Harold Wood Rail Station, 149m away.

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98 Gubbins Lane, Romford, RM3 0BL

3 planning records

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 98 Gubbins Lane

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

98 Gubbins Lane is a two-bedroom property in Romford (RM3 0BL). It has council tax band D.

It hasn't traded since October 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 1995–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.5% per year.

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Specifications

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Energy

Energy performance

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 98 Gubbins Lane, Romford, RM3 0BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

Jul 2021
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single Storey rear extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
P1072.21
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Jun 2021
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Certificate of Lawfulness for the conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer, the conversion of roof from hip to gable end and two front roof lights
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
D0239.21
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Last sold (2007)

£235,000

Growth on file: 11.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

16 October 2007Most recent
£235,000
+273.0%over 12 years
10 September 1995
£62,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0BL: £410,000 (2025–2022).

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

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Harold Wood Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Harold Court Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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52.3dB

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