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1 The Poplars, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BB

2 planning records

Estimated value

£259,000

  • Since the 2025 sale (£525,000)-51%
  • Against RM4 1BB's recent median (£475,000)-45%

Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£259,000

  • Against its 2025 sale (£525,000)-51%
  • Against RM4 1BB's recent median (£475,000)-45%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 The Poplars is modelled from its 61 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RM4 1BB. 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

    61 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2026

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2025

  • Recent sales in RM4 1BB

    5 sales, median £475,000 (2026–2024)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: February 2026Latest 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.

Latest sale on 1 The Poplars was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 December 2025Most recent

    £525,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM4 1BB: £475,000 (2026–2024).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 The Poplars, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BB. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn 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 1 The Poplars

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

1 The Poplars is a detached house in Abridge, Romford, Romford (RM4 1BB). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 is 50.7% below the 2025 sale of £525,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£800/sq ft) was about 138.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. A recent sale: £525,000 in December 2025. At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (100 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

1 The Poplars's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Aug 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%72%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from May 2025
EPC improved fromD66toE54
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
72%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Sept 2025
EPC improved fromE54toD57
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Poplars, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 The Poplars, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BB

2 live now
0decisions1extensions31documents2nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Apr 2026
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Retrospective application for a close-board timber fence, built along south/west/north boundary of fence. Board to be 1.8m in height and constructed from timber boarding and concrete posts. Laurel hedge to be planted along boundary.

    Retrospective
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    EPF/0770/26
    Full record in report
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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.
Full Romford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

33/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Blue Boar — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lambourne Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Lambourne Primary SchoolPrimary298m
  • Debden Park High SchoolSecondary2.0km
  • Thomas Willingale Primary School and NurseryPrimary2.3km
  • St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary2.4km

Nearest stops

  • The Blue BoarBus stop66m
  • Roding HallBus stop95m
  • Log Cabin CafeBus stop182m
  • Fir TreesBus stop226m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences163 reports38%
  • Anti-social Behaviour47 reports11%
  • Vehicle Crime45 reports10%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson41 reports10%

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 RM4 1BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM4 1BB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM4 1BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

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

Late 20th centuryGround Floor MaisonetteEPC DNo mains gas

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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 1 The Poplars is modelled from its 61 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RM4 1BB. 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 1 The Poplars. 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 1 The Poplars was lodged in January 2026 at band D and is valid until January 2036. 4 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 1 The Poplars. 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 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 7 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RM4 1BB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
1 The Poplars is in council tax band C. 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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