Postcode RM1 2EB 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72.1 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 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Oldchurch Park.
Romford South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,520 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Romford South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from RM1 2EB.
Romford South near RM1 2EB 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| 1 mi | 6 | Gidea Park | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Gidea Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oldchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Oldchurch Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hylands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hylands Park |
| 0.4 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 2EB postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM1 2EU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | OTG Afro Foods | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to OTG Afro Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aforda | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PL | Walking directions to Aforda |
| 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.