Postcode RM1 1RA 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 457.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cottons Park.
Central Romford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,673 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 457.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from RM1 1RA.
Central Romford near RM1 1RA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Romford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee 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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 1RA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | 22, Malt House Place, Romford, RM1 1AR | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Flat 27, The Gatehouse, High Street, Romford, RM1 1AN | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | Flat 25, The Gatehouse, High Street, Romford, RM1 1AN | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Flat 16, The Gatehouse, High Street, Romford, RM1 1AN | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 38, Angel Way, Romford, RM1 1JH | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 |
In the RM1 1RA 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 | Concordia Academy | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2019. | |
Concordia Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jun 2019
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM1 1RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bargains Galore | Western Road, Havering, RM1 3LD | Walking directions to Bargains Galore |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | South Street, Havering, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 49 Market Place, Romford, RM1 3AB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Exchange Street, Havering, RM1 1AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 112-116 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Asda 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 1RA, 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 1RA records about 457 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around RM1 1RA 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 1RA, including The Mawney Foundation School (Good), Bep Academy (Good) and Concordia Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM1 1RA is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 392 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 1RA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,673 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 1RA 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).