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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 3 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.
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.
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 3)
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
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 The Poplars, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Apr 2026FullPending
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.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1 The Poplars has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£290,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Similar properties nearby
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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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
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· 07:00 – 23:00
49.4dB
Everything within walking distance
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