Postcode RM1 2FA is located in a major urban area, within the Hylands & Harrow Lodge 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 129 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oldchurch Park.
Romford South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,096 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Romford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from RM1 2FA.
Romford South near RM1 2FA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Grenfell Park | Small | Walking directions to Grenfell Park |
| 0.2 mi | Park Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Park Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £481,250 (about £491 per square foot) in Hylands & Harrow Lodge area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £627,500 | £525 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £513,500 | £492 |
| Terraced | 59 | £480,000 | £495 |
| Flats | 23 | £200,000 | £421 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £580,000 | £200,000 | £398,000 | £361,000 |
| 2017 | £580,000 | £230,000 | £445,000 | £370,500 |
| 2018 | £536,000 | £263,000 | £426,000 | £393,750 |
| 2019 | £575,000 | £217,500 | £435,000 | £380,000 |
| 2020 | £562,500 | £232,500 | £441,000 | £395,000 |
| 2021 | £640,000 | £236,500 | £480,000 | £425,000 |
| 2022 | £687,500 | £228,750 | £497,500 | £480,000 |
| 2023 | £577,000 | £215,000 | £497,000 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | £682,500 | £215,000 | £493,000 | £456,000 |
| 2025 | £672,250 | £200,000 | £510,000 | £480,000 |
| 2026 | £565,000 | £200,000 | £535,000 | £488,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £359 | £410 | £393 | £409 |
| 2017 | £405 | £432 | £399 | £396 |
| 2018 | £432 | £425 | £403 | £389 |
| 2019 | £380 | £392 | £399 | £411 |
| 2020 | £416 | £410 | £422 | £428 |
| 2021 | £432 | £624 | £434 | £434 |
| 2022 | £505 | £443 | £527 | £476 |
| 2023 | £497 | £436 | £485 | £485 |
| 2024 | £497 | £426 | £488 | £468 |
| 2025 | £514 | £457 | £487 | £502 |
| 2026 | £533 | £392 | £500 | £476 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 2FA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | Flat 43, Papermill House, 363, South Street, Romford, RM1 2FA | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | Flat 83, Papermill House, 363, South Street, Romford, RM1 2FB | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 97, Papermill House, 363, South Street, Romford, RM1 2FB | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | Flat 87, Vickers House, 365, South Street, Romford, RM1 2BP | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Flat 71, Vickers House, 365, South Street, Romford, RM1 2BP | Flats | Leasehold | £88,000 |
In the RM1 2FA postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2FA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Roneo News | Roneo Corner, Hornchurch, RM12 4TN | Walking directions to Roneo News |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Rom Valley Way, Havering, RM7 0AN | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1PY | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Park Lane Premier | Park Lane, Havering, RM11 1EG | Walking directions to Park Lane Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 54-56 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2EP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 2FA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin Gill
Hylands & Harrow Lodge - Elected 7 May 2026
Maggie Themistocli
Hylands & Harrow Lodge - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean McMahon
Hylands & Harrow Lodge - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Rosindell
Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM1 2FA records about 129 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 2FA in Romford South is £481,250 (about £491 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to RM1 2FA, including Harrow Lodge Primary School (Outstanding), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hylands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM1 2FA is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 988 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 2FA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,096 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 2FA is Andrew Rosindell (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kevin Gill (Reform UK), Maggie Themistocli (Reform UK) and Sean McMahon (Reform UK).