8 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, Romford, RM3 0FB
About 8 Oakdene
8 Oakdene is a mid-terrace house in Romford (RM3 0FB). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. At 50 m² this is the 10th 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 (March 2021) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.
It changed hands recently, sold April 2025 for £274,000. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£509/sq ft) was about 74.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
8 Oakdene's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
8 Oakdene has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
6applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 8 Oakdene
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
8 Oakdene has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£283,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 30 years.
£274,000
Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 30 years.
Sales timeline
24 April 2025Most recent
£274,000
+44.2%over 10 years14 November 2014
£189,995
14 November 2014
£190,000
+19.5%over 9 years18 August 2005
£159,000
+165.2%over 9 years28 September 1995
£59,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM3 0FB: £267,000 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in RM3 0FB
3 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, Romford, RM3 0FB
Sold Mar 2025
£277,5007 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, Romford, RM3 0FB
Sold Nov 2023
£285,00010 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, Romford, RM3 0FB
Sold Jun 2021
£257,0002 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, Romford, RM3 0FB
Sold May 2021
£265,0009 Oakdene, Gubbins Lane, Romford, RM3 0FB
Sold Apr 2018
£267,000
Everything we know about 8 Oakdene, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Gubbins Lane homes
On years held, 8 Oakdene runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£5,480
Street avg £4,812
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 47 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.9dB