What kind of home is 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB?

5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB last change hands?

5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB last sold for £160,000 in December 2009, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £58,000 in August 1995, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB?

Across 2 sales between August 1995 and December 2009, 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB rose from £58,000 to £160,000, a change of £102,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB?

5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB use?

The latest EPC at 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB?

5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB in?

5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB sits in Romford. It falls within the RM3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB?

Police records around 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB 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 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB?

The closest primary school to 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB is Harold Wood Primary School (725m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Redden Court School (568m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0FB is St Peter's Church (RM3), 119m away. The nearest rail option is Harold Wood Rail Station, 139m away.

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5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, Romford, RM3 0FB

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Oakdene

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

5 Oakdene is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Romford (RM3 0FB). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. At 48 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–53 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since December 2009, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1995–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £270,000 sits 68.8% above the 2009 sale of £160,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

5 Oakdene's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, Romford, RM3 0FB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Oakdene has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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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 at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£160,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2009Most recent
£160,000
+175.9%over 14 years
30 August 1995
£58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0FB: £274,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in RM3 0FB

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On the street

Versus other Gubbins Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Oakdene is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £5,027

Strongly below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£273k

1 Avenue Close

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2 bed

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1 Arundel Road

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2 bed1 bath

£416k

1 Camellia Close

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2 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Archibald Road

RM3 0RD

3 bed

£350k

1 Bartholomew Drive, Harold Wood

RM3 0WB

1 bed1 bath

£199k

1 Baron Court, Oak Road

RM3 0PE

1 bed1 bath

£459k

1 Bennison Drive, Harold Wood

RM3 0WJ

3 bed

£479k

1 Aubrietia Close

RM3 0XG

3 bed2 bath

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

0.1 km

St Peter's Church (RM3) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Redden Court School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM3 0FB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM3 0FB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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