Postcode RM1 1SY is located in a major urban area, within the St Alban'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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 18.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 291 ft away from RM1 1SY.
Central Romford near RM1 1SY 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oldchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Oldchurch Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cottons Park | Small | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £627,500 | £456 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £475,100 | £505 |
| Terraced | 25 | £425,000 | £499 |
| Flats | 47 | £240,000 | £443 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 1SY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2025 | Flat 36, Gibson Court, Regarth Avenue, Romford, RM1 1AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 47, Gibson Court, Regarth Avenue, Romford, RM1 1AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | Flat 12, Gibson Court, Regarth Avenue, Romford, RM1 1AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 191, South Street, Romford, RM1 1QA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £548,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 210, South Street, Romford, RM1 1TR | Other | Freehold | £4,080,000 |
In the RM1 1SY 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 1SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | Atlanta Boulevard, Havering, RM1 1TB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0 mi | Londis | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0 mi | OTG Afro Foods | 181 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to OTG Afro Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Aforda | 153 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PL | Walking directions to Aforda |
| 0.1 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 1SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Diane Smith
St Alban's - Elected 7 May 2026
Russell Smith
St Alban's - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Rosindell
Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM1 1SY 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 1SY in Central Romford is £380,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RM1 1SY, including Concordia Academy (Outstanding), Bep Academy (Good) and The Mawney Foundation School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM1 1SY is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 146 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 1SY 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 1SY is Andrew Rosindell (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Diane Smith (Reform UK) and Russell Smith (Reform UK).