What kind of home is 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB?

15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB is a mid-terrace house.

When did 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB last change hands?

15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB last sold for £412,500 in December 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB?

The current EPC rating for 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB?

15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RM4 1BB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB use?

The latest EPC at 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB?

15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB in?

15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB sits in Abridge, Romford, Romford. It falls within the RM4 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB?

Police records around 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB show an average of 33 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (29% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB?

The closest primary school to 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB is Lambourne Primary School (298m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Debden Park High School (2.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB?

The closest bus stop to 15 The Poplars, RM4 1BB is The Blue Boar, 66m away. The nearest underground option is Debden Underground Station, 2.5km away.

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15 The Poplars, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BB

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 15 The Poplars

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

15 The Poplars is a mid-terrace house in Abridge, Romford, Romford (RM4 1BB). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It changed hands recently, sold December 2025 for £412,500. Today's modelled estimate of £463,000 is 12.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£456/sq ft) was about 36.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 84 m² it's 16% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (100 m² median across 14 EPCs).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate

May 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 May 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 The Poplars, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 The Poplars has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

15 The Poplars valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£463,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£412,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 December 2025Most recent
£412,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM4 1BB: £490,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in RM4 1BB

On the street

Versus other The Poplars homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 The Poplars is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,911

Street avg £4,811

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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