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397 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, RM6 6RH

Extendable2 planning records

Estimated value

£674,000

  • Since the 2014 sale (£365,000)+85%
  • Against RM6 6RH's recent median (£468,000)+44%

Newest record on this page: August 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
241 m²
2594 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£674,000

  • Against its 2014 sale (£365,000)+85%
  • Against RM6 6RH's recent median (£468,000)+44%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 397 Whalebone Lane North is modelled from its 241 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RM6 6RH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    241 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2022

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2014

  • Recent sales in RM6 6RH

    5 sales, median £468,000 (2022–2017)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2022Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 1 July 2014Most recent

    £365,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM6 6RH: £468,000 (2022–2017).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 397 Whalebone Lane North

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

397 Whalebone Lane North is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Romford (RM6 6RH). It has a recorded floor area of 241 m² (around 2594 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 241 m² the property is well over the postcode median (91 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £674,000 sits 84.7% above the 2014 sale of £365,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£141/sq ft) was about 45.2% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in July 2014.

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

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

397 Whalebone Lane North's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromE51toC69
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 397 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, RM6 6RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

2 applications on record at 397 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, RM6 6RH

2decisions2extensions17documents1nearby
  1. Jul 2016
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development: Loft conversion involving construction of gable end roof, rear dormer window and front rooflights.

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    16/00710/CLU_P
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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On the street

Versus other Whalebone Lane North homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

397 Whalebone Lane North is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,515

Street avg £3,312

Strongly below

Floor Area

241 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.4 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly below
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 Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Furze Infant School. 47 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Furze Infant SchoolPrimary258m
  • Warren Junior SchoolPrimary304m
  • The Warren SchoolSecondary350m
  • St Edward's Church of England AcademySecondary925m

Nearest stops

  • Whalebone GroveBus stop79m
  • Whalebone LaneBus stop167m
  • Mill Lane Chadwell HeathBus stop176m
  • Farrance RoadBus stop234m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,249 reports34%
  • Anti-social Behaviour756 reports20%
  • Vehicle Crime303 reports8%
  • Drugs214 reports6%

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 RM6 6RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM6 6RH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM6 6RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 397 Whalebone Lane North is modelled from its 241 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RM6 6RH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 397 Whalebone Lane North. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 397 Whalebone Lane North was lodged in August 2022 at band C and is valid until August 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 397 Whalebone Lane North. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 47 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RM6 6RH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
397 Whalebone Lane North is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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