Property profile

17 Mercury CourtVictoria Road

Map showing 17 Mercury Court, Victoria Road, Romford

Estimated sale price

£280,000

Flats sold in St Alban's

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold04 Jun 2025
£285,000Change since last sale: −£7,000 (−2.3%)
Annualised change
−1.9% per yearHavering annualised change (flats) since 2025: −0.2% per yearThis property's value fell faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £443 per sq ft
£359 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£84 per sq ft (−19%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in St Alban's
£240,000Estimate vs local median: +£38,000 (+16%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area72 m² / 775 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection24 Jan 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
04 Jun 2025£285,000+63%
14 Jun 2012£174,500-13%
08 Jul 2005£200,000+5%
23 May 2003£190,000-

Local market

Property prices in St Alban's

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£465
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £451K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £465 per square foot) in St Alban's area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Alban's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£627,500£456
Semi-Detached23£475,100£505
Terraced25£425,000£499
Flats47£240,000£443

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Alban's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Alban's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£245,250£345,000£333,000
2017£425,000£245,000£375,000£350,000
2018£470,000£245,000£370,000£362,500
2019£615,000£225,000£375,000£342,500
2020£550,000£215,000£432,500£382,500
2021£550,000£247,500£395,000£360,000
2022£609,000£259,000£437,500£424,050
2023£547,500£227,500£415,000£414,000
2024£477,500£240,000£460,000£420,000
2025£646,250£242,500£450,500£430,500
2026£627,500£250,000£495,000£423,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Alban's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Alban's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£441£387£376£419
2017£315£399£401£419
2018£489£423£402£420
2019£461£414£395£397
2020£389£404£404£427
2021£458£400£436£439
2022£424£434£472£475
2023£461£405£497£465
2024£377£442£486£453
2025£451£422£509£493
2026£456£461£499£526
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Alban's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Alban's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 2AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 2AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 202517, Mercury Court, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2ABFlatsLeasehold£285,000
01 Aug 202567 - 69, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LTOtherFreehold£1,552,000
09 Jan 202682, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LAOtherFreehold£360,000
28 Feb 202515, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2JTOtherFreehold£510,000
10 Mar 2026Flat 4, Alice Court, Hannover Place, Romford, RM1 2ENFlatsLeasehold£122,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Mercury Court, Victoria Road, RomfordLeasehold60 m²£270,000 (2017)
3 Mercury Court, Victoria Road, RomfordLeasehold80 m²£238,000 (2024)
4 Mercury Court, Victoria Road, RomfordLeasehold70 m²£265,000 (2020)
6 Mercury Court, Victoria Road, RomfordLeasehold78 m²£270,000 (2021)
8 Mercury Court, Victoria Road, RomfordLeasehold72 m²£217,000 (2014)
9 Mercury Court, Victoria Road, RomfordLeasehold81 m²£290,000 (2022)
10 Mercury Court, Victoria Road, RomfordLeasehold66 m²£199,994 (2006)
13 Mercury Court, Victoria Road, Romford, RomfordLeasehold72 m²£200,000 (2007)
14 Mercury Court, Victoria Road, RomfordLeasehold81 m²£265,000 (2019)
15 Mercury Court, Victoria Road, RomfordLeasehold76 m²£185,000 (2003)

Area insights for RM1 2AB

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Overview

Postcode RM1 2AB is located in a major urban area, within the St Alban's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Romford South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Romford South is £69,024 per year. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lodge Farm Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Romford South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Romford South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Romford South is £69,024 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from RM1 2AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Romford South near RM1 2AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Romford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM1 2AB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

6

Romford

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Romford
0.9 mi

6

Gidea Park

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Gidea Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM1 2AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLodge Farm ParkLargeWalking directions to Lodge Farm Park

Area Profile

Population
474
Population density
8,791.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.41(+43%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.14(+10%)
Drugs
16.12(+160%)
Other theft
7.11(-38%)
Public order
5.69(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
39.66%
Other White
89
18.78%
African
73
15.4%
Indian
16
3.38%
Caribbean
16
3.38%
Total population: 474

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
36.93%
Level 3 (A level)
63
16.98%
No qualifications
55
14.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 371

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
99
48.06%
Owns with a mortgage
41
19.9%
Owns outright
32
15.53%
Social rents from council
19
9.22%
Other social rented
6
2.91%
Total households: 206

Schools

In the RM1 2AB postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM1 2AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBep AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHylands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryConcordia AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM1 2AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAforda153 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PLWalking directions to Aforda
0.2 miLondisSouth Street, Havering, RM1 1PSWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAsda Express112-116 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RXWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miOTG Afro Foods181 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PSWalking directions to OTG Afro Foods
0.2 miBargains GaloreWestern Road, Havering, RM1 3LDWalking directions to Bargains Galore