POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
RM4 1BB postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 5 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 20 Feb 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £491,250Based on 10 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 5 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 10 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
14 within 400mRM4 1BB links 14 transport stops within 400m and 21 within 800m. 14 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is The Blue Boar (BCT) at about 58m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
9 within 1200mRM4 1BB currently links 9 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 4 food and drink, 3 nightlife, 1 fuel. The closest mapped place is The New Roding at about 82m. The current amenity availability signal scores 75/100.
Jobs
986 online job adverts observedEpping Forest local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,155 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched RM4 1BB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
5 nearby school rows5 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for RM4 1BB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 8RM4 1BB has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 8 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 118, and other theft is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 69 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£491,250
Strong sample. Based on 10 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of RM4 1BB, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 75/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (2), restaurant (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (2), bar (1).
Amenity group
Fuel
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by fuel station (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
The New Roding
Restaurant at 18, Market Place.
Food and drink
The Blue Boar
Restaurant at The Blue Boar, 1, Market Place, Abridge.
Food and drink
The Blue Boar
Cafe at The Blue Boar, 1, Market Place, Abridge.
Nightlife
Blue Boar Inn
Pub at Market Place, Abridge.
Nightlife
The Maltsters Arms
Pub at Maltsters Arms PH, 2, London Road, Abridge.
Nightlife
Abridge Cricket Club
Bar at John Lockwood Ground, Hoe Lane, Abridge.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School
Primary option in RM4 1PS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Lambourne Primary School
Primary option in RM4 1AU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy
Primary option in RM4 1EJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for RM4 1BB before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around RM4 1BB.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like RM4 1BB with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess RM4 1BB.
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Ask vetted agents
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