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Central Romford

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About

Central Romford is a busy commercial and retail hub in the London Borough of Havering. The area is centered around Romford Market, one of the oldest markets in the country, which operates daily with a mix of stalls selling food, clothing, and household goods. The main shopping area includes The Liberty and The Brewery, two large indoor malls with high-street brands, independent shops, and eateries.

Transport links are strong, with Romford Station providing frequent trains to central London and nearby Essex. The area has a mix of residential streets, ranging from Victorian terraces to modern apartment complexes. Nightlife is concentrated around South Street, with pubs, bars, and a cinema. Romford Town Hall and St Edward’s Church are notable landmarks in the area.

Area overview

On average Central Romford has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 344 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central Romford is £49,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Central Romford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
344
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Central Romford Population
9,363
Population density
5,976.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,588
49%
Other White
1,427
15.24%
African
630
6.73%
Indian
507
5.41%
Other Asian
304
3.25%
Total population: 9,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,456
34.68%
Owns with a mortgage
999
23.8%
Owns outright
758
18.06%
Other social rented
476
11.34%
Social rents from council
276
6.57%
Total households: 4,198

Property prices in Central Romford

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Central Romford area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,157,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Romford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Romford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£735,000
Flats56£223,500
Semi-Detached33£549,000
Terraced6£425,000

10 years median price trend in Central Romford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Romford.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.