When did 5 The Poplars, RM4 1BB last change hands?

5 The Poplars, RM4 1BB last sold for £278,931 in November 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £212,500 in May 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 The Poplars, RM4 1BB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2004 and November 2007, 5 The Poplars, RM4 1BB rose from £212,500 to £278,931, a change of £66,431. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 The Poplars, RM4 1BB had any planning applications?

5 The Poplars, RM4 1BB has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in January 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 The Poplars, RM4 1BB?

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

Where is 5 The Poplars, RM4 1BB located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 The Poplars, RM4 1BB?

Police records around 5 The Poplars, RM4 1BB show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 The Poplars, RM4 1BB?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 The Poplars, RM4 1BB?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 The Poplars, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BB

3 sales on record1 planning record

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 5 The Poplars

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

5 The Poplars is a three-bedroom property in Abridge, Romford, Romford (RM4 1BB). It has council tax band D. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since November 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2021. Across 2004–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Poplars, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 The Poplars, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BB

1decisions1extensions23documents2nearby

Jan 2021
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Prior approval for enlargement of a dwelling house by construction of an additional storey.
Documents
23 docs on file
Reference
EPF/2123/20
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 The Poplars saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Last sold (2007)

£278,931

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2007Most recent
£278,931
+13.8%over 2 years
6 October 2005
£245,000
+15.3%over 1 year
26 May 2004
£212,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM4 1BB: £492,500 (2024–2021).

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Area

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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

The Blue Boar — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lambourne Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RM4 1BB

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