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St Alban's

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About

St Alban's ward is located in the London Borough of Havering, covering parts of Romford and Hornchurch. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of detached and semi-detached houses, as well as some low-rise flats. It is well-connected by public transport, with Romford and Emerson Park railway stations providing links to central London and Essex. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of residents.

The ward is bordered by the River Rom and features green spaces like Raphael Park, which offers walking paths and recreational facilities. St Alban's has a suburban feel, with quiet streets and a community-oriented atmosphere. The area is part of the larger Romford town centre, providing access to shopping, dining, and leisure options. Its location balances convenience with a quieter residential environment.

Area overview

On average St Alban's has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 242 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Alban's is £52,305 per year. There are 3 schools in St Alban's: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
242
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

St Alban's Population
8,737
Population density
8,019.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,591
52.56%
Other White
1,268
14.52%
African
572
6.55%
Indian
298
3.41%
Pakistani
260
2.98%
Total population: 8,735

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,164
33.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,022
29.04%
Owns outright
699
19.86%
Social rents from council
257
7.3%
Other social rented
212
6.02%
Total households: 3,519

Property prices in St Alban's

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in St Alban's area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £707,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Alban's 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 St Alban's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£520,000
Flats43£250,000
Semi-Detached24£457,500
Terraced22£425,000

10 years median price trend in St Alban's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Alban's.

Data Sources

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