Gilbert Road, Romford
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM1 3BX, RM1 3SB.
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At a glance
20 property sales on Gilbert Road, Romford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £480,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £302,682. Average sale prices rose from £273,250 in 2016 to £460,000 in 2026 (+68%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 9% above the Romford average of £438,561 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 55% flat, 35% semi-detached, 10% detached. Recorded sale prices on Gilbert Road range from £264,500 to £730,000. 43% of homes sold here were freehold and 57% leasehold. Of 298 streets in Romford with at least two sales in the last year, Gilbert Road ranks 95th for average price.
House prices on Gilbert Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RM1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 43% freehold and 57% leasehold across 21 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 11 | £302,682 | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 7 | £550,429 | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Detached | 2 | £657,500 | 20 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Gilbert Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4, St. James Court, Gilbert Road RM1 3SB | 28 Aug 2026 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Gilbert Road RM1 3BX | 20 Apr 2026 | £730,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26A, Gilbert Road RM1 3BX | 27 Feb 2026 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Gilbert Road RM1 3BX | 16 Dec 2025 | £540,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 3, St. James Court, Gilbert Road RM1 3SB | 28 Mar 2025 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, St. James Court, Gilbert Road RM1 3SB | 21 Mar 2025 | £314,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Gilbert Road RM1 3BX | 19 Feb 2025 | £523,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Gilbert Road RM1 3BX | 24 Oct 2024 | £585,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Gilbert Road RM1 3BX | 8 Mar 2024 | £522,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 3, St. James Court, Gilbert Road RM1 3SB | 8 Nov 2021 | £305,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, St. James Court, Gilbert Road RM1 3SB | 28 Jun 2021 | £304,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26A, Gilbert Road RM1 3BX | 11 Jun 2021 | £305,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Gilbert Road RM1 3BX | 22 Jan 2021 | £589,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Gilbert Road RM1 3BX | 15 Oct 2020 | £496,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Gilbert Road RM1 3BX | 3 Sep 2020 | £562,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 7, St. James Court, Gilbert Road RM1 3SB | 21 Jun 2019 | £320,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 17, Gilbert Road RM1 3BX | 6 Sep 2018 | £620,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26A, Gilbert Road RM1 3BX | 29 Sep 2017 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, St. James Court, Gilbert Road RM1 3SB | 28 Jul 2017 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, St. James Court, Gilbert Road RM1 3SB | 27 May 2016 | £282,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, St. James Court, Gilbert Road RM1 3SB | 4 Mar 2016 | £264,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26A, Gilbert Road | £290,000 (Sep 2017) → £305,000 (Jun 2021) → £350,000 (Feb 2026) | +21% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 3, St. James Court, Gilbert Road | £305,000 (Nov 2021) → £315,000 (Mar 2025) | +3% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 8, St. James Court, Gilbert Road | £282,000 (May 2016) → £304,000 (Jun 2021) → £314,000 (Mar 2025) | +11% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 5, St. James Court, Gilbert Road | £264,500 (Mar 2016) → £300,000 (Jul 2017) | +13% over 1 yr |
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Schools near Gilbert Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bep Academy 31 pupils | Other independent school | 13–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Gidea Park Primary School 459 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 675 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School 376 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Marshalls Park Academy 1,174 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery 163 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Mawney Foundation School 650 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hylands Primary School 658 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Romford station 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
- Gidea Park station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Emerson Park station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Hornchurch Underground Station 2.3 mi · 47 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Pettits Lane (Stop X, MAIN ROAD) 1 min walk
- Pettits Lane Romford (->S) 2 min walk
- Pettits Lane (Stop Z, MAIN ROAD) 2 min walk
- Romford Police Station (Stop Y) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Western Road Medical Centre
99 Western Road, Romford · 0.2 mi - St Edwards Medical Centre
7 St. Edwards Way, Romford · 0.3 mi - Dr Marks Practice
107 Brentwood Road, Romford · 0.7 mi - North Street Medical Care
274 North Street, Romford · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Romford Esso Express · 0.0 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Romford Superstore · 0.2 mi
- Iceland Iceland Romford Market Place · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Romford · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Mim Pharmacy Ltd · 0.5 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Dental Beauty St John's · 0.3 mi
- Share A Smile · 0.3 mi
- Romford Smile Dental Practice Limited · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 37.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 832 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,766 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 50% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 50% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Havering with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Gilbert Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.5% | 75.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.1% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.9% | 2% |
Religion
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.4% | 52.2% |
| No religion | 29.7% | 30.6% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | – |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 80.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 29.2% | 19.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38.6% | 29.5% |
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 20% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.4% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 10.5% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.1% | 11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 49.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 34% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.7% | 44.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 40.8% | 21.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 12% | 24.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.4% | 9.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Havering.
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