Postcode RM1 2BE 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 125.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Romford South is £69,024 per year. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oldchurch Park.
Romford South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Romford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.3 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from RM1 2BE.
Romford South near RM1 2BE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oldchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Oldchurch Park |
| 0.5 mi | Grenfell Park | Small | Walking directions to Grenfell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Park Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Park Lane Recreation Ground |
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 2BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | 238, South Street, Romford, RM1 2AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £560,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Flat 12, Burnside Court, 229 - 239, South Street, Romford, RM1 2BH | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 38, Thurloe Gardens, Romford, RM1 2BS | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 24, Thurloe Gardens, Romford, RM1 2BS | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 5, The Maltings, South Street, Romford, RM1 2AW | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 |
In the RM1 2BE postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Rom Valley Way, Havering, RM7 0AN | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 54-56 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2EP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | OTG Afro Foods | 181 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to OTG Afro Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 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 2BE, 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 2BE records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around RM1 2BE in Romford South 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 2BE, including Concordia Academy (Outstanding), Hylands Primary School (Good) and Bep Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM1 2BE is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 448 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 2BE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,790 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 2BE 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).