What kind of home is 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD?

38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD last change hands?

38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD last sold for £488,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD?

The current EPC rating for 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD?

38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RM7 7JD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD use?

The latest EPC at 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD?

38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD is in council tax band C.

Which area is 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD in?

38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD sits in Romford. It falls within the RM7 postcode district.

Is 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD in a safe area?

Police records around 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (420% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD?

The closest primary school to 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD is The Mawney Foundation School (582m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Edward's Church of England Academy (1.4km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD?

The closest bus stop to 38 Poplar Street, RM7 7JD is Mawney Road (RM7), 112m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Poplar Street, Romford, RM7 7JD

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Poplar Street

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

38 Poplar Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM7 7JD). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£533/sq ft) was about 110.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold November 2024 for £488,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Poplar Street, Romford, RM7 7JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2021
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer with Juliet balcony, 3 front roof lights, and conversion of roof from hip to gable end with new gable end window.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
P1275.21
View planning record
Apr 2021
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer, 3 front roof lights, conversion of roof from hip to gable end to include a new gable end window, and new porch to front.
ExtensionPorch
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
P0275.21
View planning record

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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.

38 Poplar Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£524,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£488,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 November 2024Most recent
£488,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM7 7JD: £465,200 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RM7 7JD

On the street

Versus other Poplar Street homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 38 Poplar Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,741

Street avg £4,259

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mawney Road (RM7) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Mawney Foundation School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM7 7JD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM7 7JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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Common questions

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