Postcode RM1 2FE is located in a major urban area, within the St Alban's area of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Central Romford area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 457.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year. The median sale price in St Alban's is £371,500 (around £463 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £450,000. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lodge Farm Park.
Central Romford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,673 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 457.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 3 ft away from RM1 2FE.
Central Romford near RM1 2FE 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Gidea Park | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Gidea Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lodge Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Lodge Farm Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £371,500 (about £463 per square foot) in St Alban's area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,400 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £605,000 | £451 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £473,050 | £499 |
| Terraced | 25 | £425,000 | £499 |
| Flats | 46 | £245,000 | £445 |
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 | £238,125 | £450,500 | £436,000 |
| 2026 | £627,500 | £250,000 | £485,050 | £422,500 |
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 | £447 | £494 | £508 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 2FE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2025 | 4, Apsley Mews, Romford, RM1 2FE | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Flat, 103, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 115, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LX | Other | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | Flat 5, Buckingham Court, Carlisle Road, Romford, RM1 2QZ | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Flat 1, 52, Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA | Flats | Leasehold | £168,000 |
In the RM1 2FE postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Bep Academy | Other independent school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Bep Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hylands Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2016. | |
Hylands Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jul 2016
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
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13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM1 2FE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Carlton Food & Wine | 2 Carlton Road, Romford, RM2 5AA | Walking directions to Carlton Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Aforda | 153 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PL | Walking directions to Aforda |
| 0.3 mi | Bargains Galore | Western Road, Havering, RM1 3LD | Walking directions to Bargains Galore |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 112-116 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3EE | Walking directions to Asda |
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 2FE, 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 2FE records about 457 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around RM1 2FE in St Alban's is £371,500 (about £463 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RM1 2FE, including Bep Academy (Good), Hylands Primary School (Good) and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM1 2FE is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 533 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 2FE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,673 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 2FE 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).