Postcode RM1 1SS is located in a major urban area, within the St Edward's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Central Romford area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 485.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year. The nearest station is Romford, about 0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oldchurch Park.
Central Romford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 485.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 132 ft away from RM1 1SS.
Central Romford near RM1 1SS 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oldchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Oldchurch Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cottons Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cottons Park | Small | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £444 per square foot) in St Edward's area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £550,000 | £484 |
| Detached | 7 | £535,000 | £432 |
| Terraced | 38 | £491,000 | £472 |
| Flats | 56 | £216,000 | £397 |
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 | £515,000 |
| 2026 | £620,000 | £240,000 | £647,500 | £485,000 |
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 | £406 | £474 | £467 |
| 2026 | £375 | £401 | £455 | £504 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 1SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 113 - 117, South Street, Romford, RM1 1NX | Other | Freehold | £1,226,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 102 - 106, South Street, Romford, RM1 1RX | Other | Leasehold | £1,050,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 102 - 106, South Street, Romford, RM1 1RX | Other | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 102 - 106, South Street, Romford, RM1 1RX | Other | Freehold | £2,600,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 26, Halyards Court, 12, Western Road, Romford, RM1 3GL | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 |
In the RM1 1SS postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 1SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda Express | 112-116 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | South Street, Havering, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Aforda | 153 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PL | Walking directions to Aforda |
| 0.1 mi | Bargains Galore | Western Road, Havering, RM1 3LD | Walking directions to Bargains Galore |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Atlanta Boulevard, Havering, RM1 1TB | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 1SS, 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 1SS records about 486 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around RM1 1SS in Central Romford is £425,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RM1 1SS, including Bep Academy (Good), Concordia Academy (Outstanding) and The Mawney Foundation School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM1 1SS is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 63 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 1SS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,388 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 1SS 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).