Postcode RM1 2AW 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Romford South is £69,024 per year. The nearest station is Romford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Oldchurch Park.
Romford South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,974 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Romford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.9% 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.
The average income per household in Romford South is £69,024 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from RM1 2AW.
Romford South near RM1 2AW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oldchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Oldchurch Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grenfell Park | Small | Walking directions to Grenfell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Park Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Park Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in St Alban's area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £570,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £247,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £435,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £423,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Alban's
In the RM1 2AW postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | ALDI | Rom Valley Way, Havering, RM7 0AN | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM1 2EU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | OTG Afro Foods | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to OTG Afro Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Atlanta Boulevard, Havering, RM1 1TB | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Havering district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.