What type of property is 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB?

459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB?

459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB last sold for £450,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £375,000 in March 2017, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2017 and November 2024, 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB rose from £375,000 to £450,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB have?

The current EPC rating for 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB?

459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RM6 6RB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB heated?

The latest EPC at 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB have?

459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2000. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB?

459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB is in council tax band D.

Where is 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB located?

459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB sits in Romford. It falls within the RM6 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

How safe is the area around 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB?

Police records around 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB show an average of 231 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB?

The closest primary school to 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB is Rose Lane Primary School (583m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Warren School (613m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB?

The closest bus stop to 459 Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6RB is Whalebone Lane North/Rose Lane, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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459 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, RM6 6RB

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 459 Whalebone Lane North

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

459 Whalebone Lane North is a mid-terrace house in Romford (RM6 6RB). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

At 90 m² it's 16.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 14 EPCs). Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 71.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £450,000 in November 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2000.

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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

Nov 2016

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 November 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 459 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, RM6 6RB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 459 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, RM6 6RB

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Reference
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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.

459 Whalebone Lane North valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£463,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£450,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

6 November 2024Most recent
£450,000
+20.0%over 7 years
3 March 2017
£375,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM6 6RB: £285,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in RM6 6RB

On the street

Versus other Whalebone Lane North homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 459 Whalebone Lane North stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £3,250

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

231/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Whalebone Lane North/Rose Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Rose Lane Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM6 6RB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM6 6RB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

Low

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