Postcode RM1 1BP is located in a major urban area, within the St Edward's area of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Central Romford area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 227.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year. The median sale price in St Edward's is £415,000 (around £445 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £256,000 and £532,500. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cottons Park.
Central Romford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,145 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 227.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from RM1 1BP.
Central Romford near RM1 1BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Romford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cottons Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cottons Park | Small | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £445 per square foot) in St Edward's area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £802,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £632,500 | £437 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £536,250 | £484 |
| Terraced | 32 | £480,000 | £495 |
| Flats | 55 | £238,000 | £401 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £550,000 | £255,000 | £400,000 | £412,500 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £255,000 | £447,000 | £395,000 |
| 2018 | £532,500 | £237,000 | £485,000 | £405,000 |
| 2019 | £657,500 | £255,000 | £493,750 | £460,000 |
| 2020 | £567,000 | £260,000 | £491,500 | £440,000 |
| 2021 | £591,000 | £265,000 | £512,500 | £425,000 |
| 2022 | £550,000 | £265,000 | £595,000 | £527,750 |
| 2023 | £650,000 | £325,000 | £525,000 | £552,500 |
| 2024 | £762,500 | £250,000 | £523,500 | £477,500 |
| 2025 | £572,500 | £235,000 | £560,000 | £512,500 |
| 2026 | £765,000 | £245,000 | £570,000 | £480,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £544 | £526 | £412 | £403 |
| 2017 | £473 | £439 | £395 | £398 |
| 2018 | £479 | £377 | £419 | £412 |
| 2019 | £452 | £411 | £421 | £427 |
| 2020 | £439 | £479 | £430 | £442 |
| 2021 | £435 | £450 | £438 | £453 |
| 2022 | £523 | £432 | £498 | £523 |
| 2023 | £452 | £458 | £502 | £523 |
| 2024 | £500 | £421 | £495 | £502 |
| 2025 | £442 | £405 | £474 | £467 |
| 2026 | £437 | £401 | £455 | £497 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 1BP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | Flat 45, Emma House, 2, Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XJ | Flats | Leasehold | £117,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Flat 42, Emma House, 2, Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XJ | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | Flat 30, Emma House, 2, Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XJ | Flats | Leasehold | £117,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | Flat 41, Emma House, 2, Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XJ | Flats | Leasehold | £196,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Flat 37, Emma House, 2, Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XJ | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 |
In the RM1 1BP postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Mawney Foundation School | Foundation school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. | |
The Mawney Foundation School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 May 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Bep Academy | Other independent school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Bep Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. | |
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Oct 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM1 1BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 49 Market Place, Romford, RM1 3AB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Mixas | 95 North Street, Romford, RM1 1EU | Walking directions to Mixas |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Mawney Road, Havering, RM7 7HH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bargains Galore | Western Road, Havering, RM1 3LD | Walking directions to Bargains Galore |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | South Street, Havering, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Havering district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM1 1BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Lardner
St Edward's - Elected 7 May 2026
Sathya P Maddasani
St Edward's - Elected 7 May 2026
Terry Brown
St Edward's - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Rosindell
Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM1 1BP records about 228 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around RM1 1BP in St Edward's is £415,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to RM1 1BP, including The Mawney Foundation School (Good), Bep Academy (Good) and St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM1 1BP is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 534 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 1BP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Romford covering RM1 1BP is Andrew Rosindell (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Martin Lardner (Reform UK), Sathya P Maddasani (Reform UK) and Terry Brown (Reform UK).