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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 £684,000 sits 87.4% 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.
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
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
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.
- Oct 2020ExtensionOutlinePrior Approval Not Required
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear extension. The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 6.00 metres. The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 3.00 metres. The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 3.00 metres.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
397 Whalebone Lane North valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£684,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2014)
£365,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
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
Floor Area
241 m²
Street avg 132 m²
Habitable Rooms
9 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Whalebone Grove — bus stop.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 77 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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Common questions
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