Poppy Way, Chigwell
House prices, sold prices and local information for IG7 4HR.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Poppy Way, Chigwell have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 1 Dec 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £747,143. Average sale prices rose from £740,000 in 2020 to £756,667 in 2021 (+2%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2020; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Poppy Way range from £625,000 to £820,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Poppy Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Poppy Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IG7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £747,143 | 1 Dec 2021 |
Sold prices on Poppy Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Poppy Way IG7 4HR | 1 Dec 2021 | £780,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Poppy Way IG7 4HR | 26 Mar 2021 | £780,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Poppy Way IG7 4HR | 29 Jan 2021 | £710,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Poppy Way IG7 4HR | 18 Dec 2020 | £720,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Poppy Way IG7 4HR | 18 Dec 2020 | £820,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Poppy Way IG7 4HR | 27 Nov 2020 | £795,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Poppy Way IG7 4HR | 16 Nov 2020 | £625,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Poppy Way | £710,000 (Jan 2021) → £780,000 (Dec 2021) | +10% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Poppy Way
Crime
51 crimes were reported within about a mile of Poppy Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Poppy Way is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Roding Flood alert area
- Rivers Beam and Rom Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Poppy Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Pinewood 338 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Clockhouse Primary School 705 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Forest Academy 749 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 396 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Chigwell Row Infant School 27 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Coppice Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Crownfield Junior School 423 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Crownfield Infant School 321 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Romford station 3.0 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
- Chadwell Heath station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
- Gidea Park station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Portmore Gardens (->N) 11 min walk
- Portmore Gardens (->S, LODGE LANE) 12 min walk
- Hainault London Golf Club (->S, ROMFORD ROAD) 12 min walk
- Hainault London Golf Club (->N, ROMFORD ROAD) 12 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lynwood Medical Centre
2A-6 Lynwood Drive, Romford · 1.1 mi - Chase Cross Medical Centre
13-15 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford · 1.2 mi - The Forest Edge Practice
Hainault Health Centre, Manford Way, Chigwell · 1.8 mi - The Willows & Drive Medical Practice
Hainault Health Centre, Manford Way, Chigwell · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Colliers Row · 0.7 mi
- Aldi Aldi Collier Row London · 1.1 mi
- Tesco Tesco Collier Row Superstore · 1.2 mi
- Budgens Budgens Chigwell · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Clockhouse Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Sapphire Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Brooks Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Collier Row Dental Practice · 1.2 mi
- The Dental Fitness Clinic · 1.2 mi
- Lowshoe Dental Practice · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 65.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 939 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 5.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,528 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Redbridge with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Poppy Way
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Who lives around Poppy Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.3% | 34.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 25.1% | 47.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 13% | 8.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.5% | 5.4% |
Religion
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 42.4% | 30.5% |
| No religion | 22% | 12.6% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 31.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 11.1% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.6% | 56.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 31.4% | 43.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.6% | 42.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 17.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.2% | 11.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 3.6% |
General health
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.4% | 51.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34% |
| Fair health | 8% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.2% | 45.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.1% | 20.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.8% | 6.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Redbridge.
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Estate agents near Poppy Way
- Martin & Co Romford Lettings & Estate Agents 2.3 mi
- Citymize 2.7 mi
- No 1 Locations 2.7 mi
- RME 2.7 mi
- Your Move 2.8 mi
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